Cad detection system for multiple organ systems

Abstract

A computer aided disease detection system and method for multiple organ systems. The method performs computer aided examination of digital medical images. A patient exam type of a digital medical image is determined. Based on the patient exam type, one or more of a plurality of knowledge based anatomical segmentation blocks are invoked, each block performing image segmentation for a single organ or organ system present in the image. Based on the patient exam type, for each successfully segmented organ or organ system, one or more of a plurality of knowledge based computer aided detection blocks are invoked, each block of which is designed to search for and locate potential disease foci in a particular organ or organ system.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of digital medical image processing, and in particular to a method and system for automatic computer inspection of medical images, the method and system for detecting possible disease sites in multiple human organ systems. Background technique [0002] Technological advances in the field of non-invasive imaging of the human body have benefited medical professionals in their ability to detect, diagnose and treat disease, resulting in improved outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality. Advances in imaging resolution, functionality, and quality often lead to new applications of various imaging modalities that benefit patients and society. However, such advancements incur human and financial costs, particularly in the costs of imaging studies and the necessary specialized medical expertise required to utilize and interpret the resulting images. Over the past decade, three- and four-dimensional modali...

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thus greatly limiting the ability of such CAD systems to substantially reduce interpretation time

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