Deep learning for differentiating benign from malignant tumors on breast-specific gamma image.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Breast diseases are a significant health threat for women. With the fast-growing BSGI data, it is becoming increasingly critical for physicians to accurately diagnose benign as well as malignant breast tumors.

Authors

  • Xia Yu
    Department of Ultrasound, Weihai Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Weihai, China.
  • Mengchao Dong
    School of Information Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, Shandong, China.
  • Dongzhu Yang
    Weihai Municipal Hospital, Weihai, Shandong, China.
  • Lianfang Wang
    School of Information Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, Shandong, 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.