Three-dimensional segmentation of the tumor mass in computed tomographic images of neuroblastoma

Hanford J. Deglint; Rangaraj M. Rangayyan; Graham S. Boag M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.534559

12 May 2004 Three-dimensional segmentation of the tumor mass in computed tomographic images of neuroblastoma

Hanford J. Deglint, Rangaraj M. Rangayyan, Graham S. Boag M.D.

Proceedings Volume 5370, Medical Imaging 2004: Image Processing; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.534559
Event: Medical Imaging 2004, 2004, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Tumor definition and diagnosis require the analysis of the spatial distribution and Hounsfield unit (HU) values of voxels in computed tomography (CT) images, coupled with a knowledge of normal anatomy. Segmentation of the tumor in neuroblastoma is complicated by the fact that the mass is almost always heterogeneous in nature; furthermore, viable tumor, necrosis, fibrosis, and normal tissue are often intermixed. Rather than attempt to separate these tissue types into distinct regions, we propose to explore methods to delineate the normal structures expected in abdominal CT images, remove them from further consideration, and examine the remaining parts of the images for the tumor mass. We explore the use of fuzzy connectivity for this purpose. Expert knowledge provided by the radiologist in the form of the expected structures and their shapes, HU values, and radiological characteristics are also incorporated in the segmentation algorithm. Segmentation and analysis of the tissue composition of the tumor can assist in quantitative assessment of the response to chemotherapy and in the planning of delayed surgery for resection of the tumor. The performance of the algorithm is evaluated using cases acquired from the Alberta Children's Hospital.

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Hanford J. Deglint, Rangaraj M. Rangayyan, and Graham S. Boag M.D. "Three-dimensional segmentation of the tumor mass in computed tomographic images of neuroblastoma", Proc. SPIE 5370, Medical Imaging 2004: Image Processing, (12 May 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.534559

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