WO2012049586A3 - Micro-particulate identification and classification in ultrasound images - Google Patents

Micro-particulate identification and classification in ultrasound images Download PDF

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WO2012049586A3
WO2012049586A3 PCT/IB2011/054361 IB2011054361W WO2012049586A3 WO 2012049586 A3 WO2012049586 A3 WO 2012049586A3 IB 2011054361 W IB2011054361 W IB 2011054361W WO 2012049586 A3 WO2012049586 A3 WO 2012049586A3
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Jayne Louise Angela Armfield
Michael R. Vion
Julia DMITRIEVA
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Abstract

An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system utilizes a two dimensional matrix array transducer to acquire image data of a volumetric region of a breast or testis. Two dimensional image planes are formed from the image data by multi-planar reformatting (MPR) in a plurality of different orientations and the 2D planes are examined to identify one or more images with a high number of micro-particulates. In a constructed embodiment this is done by forming histograms of bright specular reflectors in the images. Dim spots which may be caused by noise are eliminated, as are large spots from ligaments and connecting tissue in breast images. The image with the greatest number of identified micro-particulates and the number of micro-particulates are displayed to the user for diagnosis.
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