Abstract
Certain kinds of abnormalities in x-ray mammograms are associated with specific anatomical structures - in particular, linear structures. This association can be exploited to improve the specificity and sensitivity with which the abnormalities can be detected. Here we describe how the detection and classification of linear structures can improve the detectability ( from 0.74 to 0.93) of micro-calcifications and be used as an indication of malignancy (with equal to 0.69). The detection stage uses a non-linear operator and the classification is based on cross-sectional profiles of the detected linear structures.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 73-76 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Medical Image Understanding and Analysis 2002 - University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration: 22 Jul 2002 → 23 Jul 2002 |
Conference
| Conference | Medical Image Understanding and Analysis 2002 |
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| Abbreviated title | MIUA 2002 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Period | 22 Jul 2002 → 23 Jul 2002 |