An algorithm for early breast cancer detection in mammograms

Presents a novel algorithm specifically designed for detecting clusters of microcalcifications that are early mammographic signs of breast cancer. The algorithm, which can be implemented in a general-purpose computer, is intended to assist the radiologist by indicating the location of suspicious clu...

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Main Authors: Bankman, I.N., Christens-Barry, W.A., Weinberg, I.N., Kim, D.W., Semmel, R.D., Brody, W.R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithm design and analysis
Breast cancer
Cancer detection
Clustering algorithms
Inspection
Laboratories
Medical diagnostic imaging
Microstructure
Physics
Radiology
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Summary:Presents a novel algorithm specifically designed for detecting clusters of microcalcifications that are early mammographic signs of breast cancer. The algorithm, which can be implemented in a general-purpose computer, is intended to assist the radiologist by indicating the location of suspicious clusters. A small number of parameters (features) are extracted from the mammogram and used in a decision-making process that requires no human supervision.< >
DOI:10.1109/CBMS.1992.244928