Purpose: We present the development and the current state of the MaXIMA Breast Lesions Models Database, which is intended to provide researchers with both segmented and mathematical computer-based breast lesion models with realistic shape. Methods: The database contains various 3D images of breast lesions of irregular shapes, collected from routine patient examinations or dedicated scientific experiments. It also contains images of simulated tumour models. In order to extract the 3D shapes of the breast cancers from patient images, an in-house segmentation algorithm was developed for the analysis of 50 tomosynthesis sets from patients diagnosed with malignant and benign lesions. In addition, computed tomography (CT) scans of three breast mastectomy cases were added, as well as five whole-body CT scans. The segmentation algorithm includes a series of image processing operations and region-growing techniques with minimal interaction from the user, with the purpose of finding and segmenting the areas of the lesion. Mathematically modelled computational breast lesions, also stored in the database, are based on the 3D random walk approach. Results: The MaXIMA Imaging Database currently contains 50 breast cancer models obtained by segmentation of 3D patient breast tomosynthesis images; 8 models obtained by segmentation of whole body and breast cadavers CT images; and 80 models based on a mathematical algorithm. Each record in the database is supported with relevant information. Two applications of the database are highlighted: inserting the lesions into computationally generated breast phantoms and an approach in generating mammography images with variously shaped breast lesion models from the database for evaluation purposes. Both cases demonstrate the implementation of multiple scenarios and of an unlimited number of cases, which can be used for further software modelling and investigation of breast imaging techniques. The created database interface is web-based, user friendly and is intended to be made freely accessible through internet after the completion of the MaXIMA project. Conclusions: The developed database will serve as an imaging data source for researchers, working on breast diagnostic imaging and on improving early breast cancer detection techniques, using existing or newly developed imaging modalities.
Development of breast lesions models database / K. Bliznakova, N. Dukov, F. Feradov, G. Gospodinova, Z. Bliznakov, P. Russo, G. Mettivier, H. Bosmans, L. Cockmartin, A. Sarno, D. Kostova-Lefterova, E. Encheva, V. Tsapaki, D. Bulyashki, I. Buliev. - In: PHYSICA MEDICA. - ISSN 1120-1797. - 64:(2019), pp. 293-303. [10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.07.017]
Development of breast lesions models database
A. Sarno;
2019
Abstract
Purpose: We present the development and the current state of the MaXIMA Breast Lesions Models Database, which is intended to provide researchers with both segmented and mathematical computer-based breast lesion models with realistic shape. Methods: The database contains various 3D images of breast lesions of irregular shapes, collected from routine patient examinations or dedicated scientific experiments. It also contains images of simulated tumour models. In order to extract the 3D shapes of the breast cancers from patient images, an in-house segmentation algorithm was developed for the analysis of 50 tomosynthesis sets from patients diagnosed with malignant and benign lesions. In addition, computed tomography (CT) scans of three breast mastectomy cases were added, as well as five whole-body CT scans. The segmentation algorithm includes a series of image processing operations and region-growing techniques with minimal interaction from the user, with the purpose of finding and segmenting the areas of the lesion. Mathematically modelled computational breast lesions, also stored in the database, are based on the 3D random walk approach. Results: The MaXIMA Imaging Database currently contains 50 breast cancer models obtained by segmentation of 3D patient breast tomosynthesis images; 8 models obtained by segmentation of whole body and breast cadavers CT images; and 80 models based on a mathematical algorithm. Each record in the database is supported with relevant information. Two applications of the database are highlighted: inserting the lesions into computationally generated breast phantoms and an approach in generating mammography images with variously shaped breast lesion models from the database for evaluation purposes. Both cases demonstrate the implementation of multiple scenarios and of an unlimited number of cases, which can be used for further software modelling and investigation of breast imaging techniques. The created database interface is web-based, user friendly and is intended to be made freely accessible through internet after the completion of the MaXIMA project. Conclusions: The developed database will serve as an imaging data source for researchers, working on breast diagnostic imaging and on improving early breast cancer detection techniques, using existing or newly developed imaging modalities.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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