Method and system for automated digital image analysis of prostrate neoplasms using morphologic patterns
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1. A method for automated digital image analysis of prostrate neoplasms using morphologic patterns, comprising:
- extracting a plurality of features from a digital image of a prostrate tissue sample to which a chemical compound has been applied;
automatically removing selected ones of the plurality of extracted features from further consideration; and
automatically classifying remaining features in the plurality of extracted features using a medical classification scheme to determine a medical classification for the prostrate tissue sample.
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Abstract
A method and system method and system automated digital image analysis of prostrate neoplasms using morphologic patterns. The method and system provide automated screening of prostate needle biopsy specimens in a digital image and automated diagnosis of prostatectomy specimens.
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1. A method for automated digital image analysis of prostrate neoplasms using morphologic patterns, comprising:
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extracting a plurality of features from a digital image of a prostrate tissue sample to which a chemical compound has been applied;
automatically removing selected ones of the plurality of extracted features from further consideration; and
automatically classifying remaining features in the plurality of extracted features using a medical classification scheme to determine a medical classification for the prostrate tissue sample. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for automated digital image analysis of prostrate neoplasms using morphologic patterns, comprising:
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creating a neural network for automated analysis of prostrate neoplams;
training the neural network using back propagation training; and
recognizing prostrate neoplasms using back propagation recognition. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. An automated digital image analysis system for prostrate neoplasms, comprising in combination:
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means for extracting a plurality of features from a digital image of a prostrate tissue sample to which a chemical compound has been applied;
means for automatically removing selected ones of the plurality of extracted features from further consideration; and
means for automatically classifying remaining features in the plurality of extracted features using a medical classification scheme to determine a medical classification for the prostrate tissue sample. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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