This article surveys deformable models, a promising and vigorously researched computer-
assisted medical image analysis technique. Among model-based techniques, deformable …

This paper reviews ultrasound segmentation methods, in a broad sense, focusing on
techniques developed for medical B-mode ultrasound images. First, we present a review of …

Segmentation of the breast region and pectoral muscle are fundamental subsequent steps
in the process of Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) systems. Segmenting the breast region …

Automatic segmentation of subcortical structures in human brain MR images is an important
but difficult task due to poor and variable intensity contrast. Clear, well-defined intensity …

Snakes, or active contours, are used extensively in computer vision and image processing
applications, particularly to locate object boundaries. Problems associated with initialization …

This new edition of the bestselling Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook
brings together all aspects of the design and implementation of measurement …

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women worldwide. In
clinical routine, automatic breast ultrasound (BUS) image segmentation is very challenging …

Ultrasound is an inexpensive and widely used imaging modality for the diagnosis and
staging of a number of diseases. In the past two decades, it has benefited from major …

Breast cancer continues to be a significant public health problem in the world. Early
detection is the key for improving breast cancer prognosis. Mammography has been one of …

The aim of this paper is to review existing approaches to the automatic detection and
segmentation of masses in mammographic images, highlighting the key-points and main …