Adipose Distribution Analysis for Abnormal Shadow Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for assessing adipose distribution in medical images do not effectively correlate with the probability of malignant tumor presence, particularly in relation to abdominal adipose accumulation and its link to cancer incidence.
Innovation Solution
An image diagnosis support apparatus and program that computes adipose distribution data from medical images, detects abnormal shadow candidates by identifying local maximum points in the adipose distribution curve, and displays these candidates alongside the corresponding medical images, utilizing pattern matching to correlate with known cancer cases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If adipose distribution is assessed using conventional medical imaging methods, then the quantity and distribution of adipose tissue can be measured, but the correlation with malignant tumor probability cannot be effectively established
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the continuous adipose distribution curve into discrete measurement points and compares these segmented data points against a database of known cancer cases. By dividing the adipose distribution data into comparable units, the system can systematically identify patterns that correlate with malignant tumor presence, thereby establishing the reliability connection between adipose distribution and cancer probability while maintaining precise measurement capabilities.
2Reliability
If the adipose distribution curve is analyzed in detail to identify local maximum points, then abnormal shadow candidates can be detected, but the complexity of the diagnostic process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer that automatically identifies local maximum points in the adipose distribution curve and generates abnormal shadow candidate indicators. This intermediary system acts as a mediator between the raw adipose measurement data and the final diagnostic interpretation, automatically performing the complex analysis of identifying characteristic points and comparing them against reference databases, thereby maintaining high detection accuracy while reducing the apparent complexity for the end user.
3Reliability
If pattern matching is performed against known cancer cases to detect abnormal shadows, then the probability of cancer presence can be indicated, but the time required for analysis increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and storing characteristic adipose distribution patterns from known cancer cases in a reference database before actual diagnosis. The system pre-identifies key features and local maximum points from historical cancer data, creating a ready-to-use comparison library. During actual diagnosis, the system quickly matches patient data against these pre-prepared patterns, significantly reducing the time required for analysis while maintaining reliable cancer probability indication through the established pattern matching methodology.
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AI summary
An image diagnosis support apparatus according to the invention comprises an adipose distribution data computing device which figures out adipose distribution data measured of a desired site in a subject from at least one medical image; an abnormal shadow candidate detecting device which detects an abnormal shadow candidate based on the figured-out adipose distribution data; and a display device which displays the abnormal shadow candidate detected by the abnormal shadow candidate detecting device and the medical image in a manner of being related to each other.


