Interactive intensity thresholding based breast density assessment in sequential MR examinations
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Introduction The proportion of radiodense fibroglandular tissue in the breast, termed breast density, has been shown to be a strong risk factor for breast cancer [1]. When compared to x-ray mammography, MR imaging allows direct volume estimates of the proportion of fibroglandular breast tissues and therefore may provide more accurate breast density assessments [2-5]. In this study, we investigate the value of interactive intensity thresholding in the assessment of breast density from sequential MR examinations.
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