Using Box DICOM

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging.  Box DICOM enables you to store, view and share medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds and MRIs, securely in the cloud.  Specifically, you can upload DICOM files, create boxdicom studies that "stitch together" multiple standard DICOM files, and view these studies on any web browser or mobile device.

Embedding the Box DICOM Viewer in custom applications

You can embed the Box DICOM Viewer in an IFrame or directly with the following JavaScript:

<script>
box.dicom.createViewer(document.body,{
    'accessToken': 'MY_ACCESS_TOKEN',
    'studies': [{
        'fileId': 'MY_FILE_ID'
    }]
});
</script>

Embedding the Box DICOM Import tool in custom applications

The Box DICOM Import tool intelligently crawls through folders and subfolders to find your DICOM data. Dox DICOM recognizes non-DICOM materials and won't upload unwanted content such as executables. The resulting files are organized according to patient and study details.

You can embed the Box DICOM Import tool in custom applications using the following JavaScript:

<script>
box.dicom.createImportWidget('my-container', {
    'accessToken': 'MY_ACCESS_TOKEN',
    'folderID': 'MY_FOLDER_ID'
});
</script>

Box DICOM Resources

• Using the Box DICOM Viewer
• Box DICOM .boxdicom File Format

Box DICOM Proxy

The Box DICOM Proxy is an on-premise application that securely uploads protected DICOM data to Box, directly from a hospital or medical group's PACS.  The Box DICOM Proxy enables you to send DICOM files over the Internet without the need for a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Many DICOM devices do not natively support secure encryption.  Therefore, many providers create a VPN tunnel between their local and remote networks.  Unfortunately, VPNs have several problems — such as  high setup costs, high maintenance costs, and fragility and unreliability — that make them less desirable.

Using the Box DICOM Proxy, you eliminate the need for a VPN to transfer or share DICOM files.  Learn more with the following resource:

• Box DICOM Proxy Overview and Guide