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System and method for ground glass nodule (GGN) segmentation

US7209581B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2004
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30064
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for ground glass nodule (GGN) segmentation is provided. The method comprises: selecting a point in a medical image, wherein the point is located in a GGN; defining a volume of interest (VOI) around the point, wherein the VOI comprises the GGN; removing a chest wall from the VOI; obtaining an initial state for a Markov random field; and segmenting the VOI, wherein the VOI is segmented using the Markov random field.

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