Learning to combine decisions from multiple mammography views

Alan Joseph Bekker, Moron Shalhon, Hayit Greenspan, Jacob Goldberger

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Abstract

In this paper we address the problem of differentiating between malignant and benign tumors based on their appearance in the CC and MLO mammography views. We describe a two-step classification method that is based on a view-level decision, implemented by a logistic regression classifier, followed by a stochastic combination of the two view-level indications into a single malignant or benign decision. The EM algorithm is used to find the parameters of the proposed model. Our method was evaluated on a standardized digital database for screening mammography (DDSM). Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of optimally combining the decisions based on the two views.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 12th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, ISBI 2015
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages97-100
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479923748
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Jul 2015
Event12th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, ISBI 2015 - Brooklyn, United States
Duration: 16 Apr 201519 Apr 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Volume2015-July

Conference

Conference12th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, ISBI 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBrooklyn
Period16/04/1519/04/15

Keywords

  • Computer-aided diagnosis
  • Mammography
  • Microcalcifications

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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