System and method for assessing breast cancer risk using imagery
US11205265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a system and method for assessing risk of a breast cancer diagnosis based upon imagery of tissue and (optionally) other patient-related factors. A CAD (or similar) system analyzes the imagery and generates a plurality of numerical feature values. An assessment module receives inputs from patient factors and history and computes the risk based upon the feature values and the patient factors and history. A masking module receives inputs from the patient factors and history, and computes the risk of having a cancer, which cancer is otherwise characterized by a low probability of detection, based upon the feature values and the patient factors and history. A recall module receives inputs from the assessment module and the masking assessment module, and generates a computer-aided indication of a clinical follow-up by the patient. Results of assessment(s) can be displayed to the clinician and/or patient using a graphical interface display.
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