An algorithm for early breast cancer detection in mammograms

Isaac N. Bankman, W. A. Christens-Barry, I. N. Weinberg, D. W. Kim, R. D. Semmel, W. R. Brody

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComputer-Based Medical Systems - Proceedings of the 5th Annual IEEE Symposium, CBMS 1992
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages362-369
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)0818627425
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
Event5th Annual IEEE Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems, CBMS 1992 - Durham, United States
Duration: Jun 14 1992Jun 17 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems
Volume1992-June
ISSN (Print)1063-7125

Conference

Conference5th Annual IEEE Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems, CBMS 1992
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDurham
Period6/14/926/17/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Computer Science Applications

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