Medical Image

Processing:
Revolutionizing by:

Healthcare
K.Srithakshitha
Contents
• Introduction
• Imaging Modalities: Capturing Anatomical and Functional Information
• Medical Image Processing Workflow: From Data to Diagnosis
• Image Acquisition and Pre-processing: Foundation of Medical Image Analysis
• Image Segmentation and Detection: Isolating Regions of Interest
• Algorithms of Medical Image Processing: Driving Advancements in Healthcare
• Image Segmentation Algorithms
• Active Contours: An Algorithm for Image Segmentation
• Image Analysis and Classification: Extracting Meaningful Insights
• Applications and Impact of Medical Image Processing: Transforming Healthcare
• Conclusion: The Future of Medical Image Processing
 Introduction
medical image processing transforms raw image data into meaningful insights, aiding in diagnosis, treatment
planning, and monitoring

provides an non invasive methods to visualize internal structures enhances image clarity and facilitates disease
detection.
Imaging Modalities: Capturing
Anatomical and Functional Information
Anatomical Imaging Functional Imaging

Provides structural information about the human body. Reveals physiological processes and activity. Examples
Examples include X-rays, CT scans, and MRI. include PET scans and fMRI. Provides insights into brain
activity, metabolism, and blood flow.
Medical Image Processing Workflow: From
Data to Diagnosis
Image Acquisition 1
Capturing images using various imaging modalities.

2 Pre-processing
Preparing the images for analysis. Includes noise
reduction, image enhancement, and artifact removal.
Image Segmentation and Detection 3
Identifying regions of interest within the images. Includes
segmenting organs, tumors, and other structures.
4 Image Analysis and Classification
Extracting meaningful information from the images.
Includes feature extraction, pattern recognition, and
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 5 classification.
Using processed images to assist in diagnosis and
treatment planning.
Image Acquisition and
Pre-processing:
Foundation of Medical
Image Analysis
1 Image Acquisition 2
Pre-processing
Different imaging Corrections, noise
modalities capture reduction, and
images in varying formats enhancements are
and resolutions. applied to improve image
quality.

3 Image Standardization
Pre-processing ensures that images are in a consistent
format, facilitating analysis and comparison.
Image Segmentation and Detection:
Isolating Regions of Interest

Segmentation Detection
Separating different tissues and structures within the Identifying specific objects, like tumors, within the
image. Allows for precise analysis and measurement. images. Enables early diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Algorithms of Medical Image
Processing: Driving
Advancements in Healthcare
Image Enhancement
Algorithms that improve image quality, reducing noise and enhancing contrast.

Segmentation Algorithms
Algorithms that identify and segment different tissues and structures within an image.

Classification Algorithms
Algorithms that classify images based on extracted features.

Registration Algorithms
Algorithms that align images from different sources or time points.
Image Segmentation Algorithms
Region Growing Thresholding

Region growing is a powerful segmentation technique that begins with a Thresholding offers a straightforward yet effective approach to image
seed pixel. It iteratively incorporates neighboring pixels based on segmentation. This method transforms a grayscale image into a binary
predefined criteria, often involving intensity or color similarity. This method image by employing a threshold value. Pixels exceeding this threshold are
is particularly useful for isolating homogeneous regions within an image, assigned to one class, while those falling below are assigned to another.
making it ideal for applications where object boundaries are relatively This simple technique proves remarkably useful in scenarios where clear
clear. intensity distinctions exist between regions of interest and the background.
Active Contours: An
Algorithm for Image
Segmentation
Active contours, also known as snakes, are a popular technique for
image segmentation. These algorithms use deformable curves that
are guided by image features to accurately outline regions of
interest. They are used in applications such as tumor detection and
organ segmentation.
Image Analysis and Classification:
Extracting Meaningful Insights

Feature Extraction
1 Identifying specific features in the image, like size, shape, and texture.

Pattern Recognition
2
Identifying patterns and relationships between features.

Classification
3 Categorizing images based on extracted features and
patterns.
Applications and Impact
of Medical Image
Processing:
Transforming
Diagnosis
Healthcare
Treatment Planning
Aiding in the detection and Guiding surgical procedures,
diagnosis of diseases, such as radiation therapy, and other
cancer, heart disease, and treatments.
neurological disorders.

Monitoring and PrognosisDrug Development