Automated Mammogram Breast Contour Detection

This program is designed to automatically detect breast contours in mammography images. In medical image processing, accurately identifying breast contours significantly simplifies subsequent analysis steps and enables more precise breast tissue evaluation. The implementation typically involves image preprocessing techniques like noise reduction and contrast enhancement, followed by edge detection algorithms (such as Canny or Sobel operators) and contour tracing methods to precisely delineate the breast region. By rapidly and accurately localizing the breast area, this tool provides clinicians with enhanced visual information about potential lesions, thereby supporting more reliable diagnostic decisions and treatment planning. The modular architecture allows integration with other medical imaging processing tools, creating comprehensive pipelines that further improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical image analysis systems. Key functions may include adaptive thresholding for initial segmentation and active contour models for boundary refinement.