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Detection of Architectural Distortion in Prior Mammograms via Analysis of Oriented Patterns
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JoVE Journal Medicine
Detection of Architectural Distortion in Prior Mammograms via Analysis of Oriented Patterns
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13:44 min

August 30, 2013

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  • 00:05Title
  • 02:01Extraction of Oriented Patterns using Gabor Filters
  • 08:50Characterization of Architectural Distortion, Pattern Classification and Validation
  • 11:20Results: Reduction in False Positives using Combination of Features
  • 12:42Conclusion

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We demonstrate methods for the detection of architectural distortion in prior mammograms. Oriented structures are analyzed using Gabor filters and phase portraits to detect sites of radiating tissue patterns. Each site is characterized and classified using measures to represent spiculating patterns. The methods should assist in the detection of breast cancer.

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