Experimental validation of a backpropagation algorithm for three-dimensional breast tumor localization

To validate a new backpropagation algorithm for three-dimensional (3-D) tumor localization in breast tissue with a two-dimensional measurement, we performed experiments on breast phantoms using a heterodyne, frequency-domain photon migration system. The near-infrared (680 or 780 nm) laser diode used...

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Published in:IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics 1999-07, Vol.5 (4), p.1049-1057, Article 1049
Main Authors: Hanli Liu, Matson, C.L., Lau, K., Mapakshi, R.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Amplitude modulation
Back propagation
Backpropagation
Backpropagation algorithms
Biomedical engineering
Breast
Breast neoplasms
Breast tissue
Frequency measurement
Imaging phantoms
Laser applications
Learning algorithms
Light scattering
Localization
Medical imaging
Modulation
Oncogenic viruses
Optical modulation
Performance evaluation
Phase modulation
Position (location)
Reconstruction
Semiconductor lasers
Signal processing
Tissue
Tomography
Tumors
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Summary:To validate a new backpropagation algorithm for three-dimensional (3-D) tumor localization in breast tissue with a two-dimensional measurement, we performed experiments on breast phantoms using a heterodyne, frequency-domain photon migration system. The near-infrared (680 or 780 nm) laser diode used to provide illumination was intensity modulated at both megahertz (20-60 MHz) and kilohertz (10 kHz) frequencies. The breast phantoms were made of plastic resin with a variety of simulated tumors imbedded inside and then scanned with the system in a planar geometry. With megahertz modulation signals, both of the amplitude and phase of the transmitted light were used in the data reduction process, whereas with kilohertz modulation signals only the amplitudes were used for the reconstruction. In both cases, the backpropagation reconstruction algorithm was used to accomplish 3-D localization of the imbedded tumors. In all cases, the reconstructed locations for the hidden objects are in good agreement with the true values. Our current work demonstrates the possibility and potential of developing low-cost optical tomographic instruments.
ISSN:1077-260X
1558-4542
DOI:10.1109/2944.796329