Malignant and Benign Mass Segmentation in Mammograms Using Active Contour Methods
The correct segmentation of tumours can simplify formulate the diagnostic hypothesis, particularly in cases of irregular shapes, with fuzzy margins or spicules growing into the surrounding tissue, which are more likely to be malignant. In this study, the following active contour methods were used to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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Series: | Symmetry |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/9/11/277 |