Automatic quantification and classification of breast density in 2D ultrasound images

Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of people. Several studies have identified breast density as an important risk factor for breast cancer. Thus, the evaluation of breast density is important for preventing breast cancer. Current commercially available ultrasound systems do not provide...

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Main Author: Oliveira, Ângela Cristina Marques de (author)
Format: doctoralThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/3982
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ubibliorum.ubi.pt:10400.6/3982