Abstract
We built an estimation system of individual breast density from digital mammograms by using breast tissue equivalent phantoms that are able to change the mixture ratio of adipose and glandular tissue and the thickness. The method was compared with a visual assessment of breast density by the radiologists as a gold standard. The clinical image data set that consisted of 49 mammograms of 21 patients were analyzed. The average of the estimated glandular rate was 35.0%, while varying from 12.0% to 67.0%. This system can apply in clinical practice such as the visual estimation of breast density.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 63571R |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 6357 I |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | Sixth International Symposium on Instrumentation and Control Technology: Signal Analysis, Measurement Theory, Photo-Electronic Technology, and Artificial Intelligence - Beijing, China Duration: Oct 13 2006 → Oct 15 2006 |
Keywords
- Breast density
- Breast-equivalent phantoms
- Digital mammograms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering