[Study of mass segmentation algorithm for digital mammograms]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 2008 Dec;25(6):1282-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The shape characteristics of breast mass in digital mammograms are important clues in discriminating malignant and benign tumors. To provide more valuable information from the breast mass for radiologist, an enhanced mass segment method is presented. A new region growing with some parameters can be used to segment the mass region effectively. Moreover, the feature of the mass edge is well kept.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Pattern Recognition, Automated / methods
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*