Development of a Common Database for Digital Mammography Research.
Abstract
The purpose of this infrastructure project is to develop a large database of digitized mammograms that will be distributed free of charge to researchers working in all aspects of digital mammography. This database will facilitate and promote rapid development in digital mammography research. The database will consist of 1000 cases subdivided into 5 categories, 4 containing different breast lesions -- masses, microcalcifications, architectural distortions, asymmetric densities (both benign and malignant) -- and one containing normal mammograms. The mammograms will be collected and digitized (O.05-mm pixel size) at two sites: the Universities of Chicago and North Carolina. The database will be stored at the two sites and will be available over intemet, and by mall on CD, tape and magneto-optical disks. To date 178 cases have be digitized. Each case consists of index and previous exams (each having four standard views) and up to two special-view mammograms (e.g., magnification views). Another 300 cases have been identified and will be added to the database in the next year. The computer systems for the database have been assembled and are connected to the network. The first release of database should be ready by the end of 1995.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA302372
Entities
People
- Robert Nishikawa
Organizations
- University of Chicago