Accurate 3D Modeling of Breast Deformation for Temporal Mammogram Registration

Abstract

In this research project, we have developed mathematical model of breast deformation to simulate breast compression during mammographic imaging. We have developed two types of mammogram registration methods: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided registration and generic registration. Datasets have been constructed to validate the developed registrations methods. Mammogram registrations have been performed on concurrent mammograms using MRI guided and generic registration method, respectively. Also both registration methods have been applied onto temporal mammograms. Promising evaluation results demonstrate feasibility of the developed mammogram registration methods. The results also demonstrate that the developed registration methods would be very helpful in mammogram interpretation for improving accuracy of detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA516476

Entities

People

  • Dmitry Goldgof

Organizations

  • University of South Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Bioengineering
  • Breast Cancer
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Detection
  • Differential Equations
  • Elastic Properties
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Image Processing
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Mathematical Models
  • Medical Personnel
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Medical Imaging.