A multi-view deep learning architecture for classification of breast microcalcifications

Alan Joseph Bekker, Hayit Greenspan, Jacob Goldberger

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Abstract

In this paper we address the problem of differentiating between malignant and benign tumors based on their appearance in the CC and MLO mammography views. Classification of clustered breast microcalcifications into benign and malignant categories is an extremely challenging task for computerized algorithms and expert radiologists alike. We describe a deep-learning classification method that is based on two view-level decisions, implemented by two neural networks, followed by a single-neuron layer that combines the viewlevel decisions into a global decision that mimics the biopsy results. Our method is evaluated on a large multi-view dataset extracted from the standardized digital database for screening mammography (DDSM). Experimental results show that our network structure significantly improves on previously suggested methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Nano to Macro, ISBI 2016 - Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages726-730
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479923502
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jun 2016
Event2016 IEEE 13th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro, ISBI 2016 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 13 Apr 201616 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Volume2016-June
ISSN (Print)1945-7928
ISSN (Electronic)1945-8452

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE 13th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro, ISBI 2016
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period13/04/1616/04/16

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Computer-aided diagnosis (CADx)
  • Mammography
  • Microcalcifications
  • deep-learning
  • multi-view analysis

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