Effects of Enhancement Methods on Diagnostic Quality of Digital Mammogram Images

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most important diseases in females. Malaysian women have not excluded. According to the Malaysian Oncology Society [1], about 4% of women (who are 40 years old and above) have involved by breast cancer. Masses and microcalcifications are two important signs for breast cancer diagnosis on mammography. According to our estimation, radiologists could diagnose breast cancer on mammogram screening program, with approximately 75% accuracy. About 25% of breast cancers have missed on mammograms. This study aimed to explore the effects of enhancement methods on digital mammograms.