Efficient Fuzzy Image Stretching for Automatic Ganglion Cyst Extraction Using Fuzzy C-Means Quantization
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Abstract
Ganglion cysts are commonly observed in association with the joints and tendons of the appendicular skeleton. Ultrasonography is the favored modality used to manage such benign tumors, but it may suffer from operator subjectivity. In the treatment phase, ultrasonography also provides guidance for aspiration and injection, and the information regarding the accurate location of the pedicle of the ganglion. Thus, in this paper, we propose an automatic ganglion cyst extracting method based on fuzzy stretching and fuzzy C-means quantization. The proposed method, with its carefully designed image-enhancement policy, successfully detects ganglion cysts in 86 out of 90 cases (95.6%) without requiring human intervention.
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OpenAlex topics: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation · Advanced machining processes and optimization · Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Failure Analysis
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Affiliations
Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan 47392, Korea
Department of Computer Games, Yong-in Art and Science University, Yong-in 17145, Korea
Department of Artificial Intelligence, Silla University, Busan 46958, Korea
Division of Software Convergence, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28503, Korea
Funding
Inje University
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