Methods and apparatus for the classification of nodules

Details Methods and apparatus for the classification of nodules Methods and apparatus for the classification of nodules

2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Bruce, David V (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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C378S008000, C378S015000, C378S901000

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06891922

ABSTRACT:
A method for detection and classification of nodules (N) in a tomographic image of an anatomical zone of a patient includes segmenting the image to identify therein a region of interest including at least one nodule, and classifying regions of the nodule as one of solid, part-solid, and non-solid.

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