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Detection of spicules on mammogram based on skeleton analysis.

Authors :
Kobatake, Hidefumi
Yoshinaga, Yukiyasu
Source :
IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging; June96, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p235, 11p, 13 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Proposes an updated method for detecting malignant tumors with spicules on digital X-ray mammogram. Steps for the detection of spicules and star-shaped structures; Details on experiments which were carried out to test the proposed method; Effectiveness of the proposed method.

Subjects

Subjects :
MAMMOGRAMS
CANCER

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02780062
Volume :
15
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9708011940
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/42.500062