Detection of Thyroid Nodules with Ultrasound Images Based on Deep Learning.

Journal: Current medical imaging reviews
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Thyroid nodules are a common clinical entity with high incidence. Ultrasound is often employed to detect and evaluate thyroid nodules. The development of an efficient automated method to detect thyroid nodules using ultrasound has the potential to reduce both physician workload and operator-dependence.

Authors

  • Xia Yu
    Department of Ultrasound, Weihai Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Weihai, China.
  • Hongjie Wang
    Department of Equipment, Weihai Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Weihai, China.
  • Liyong Ma
    School of Information Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China.