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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Main Author: Marcin Ciecholewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/9/11/277