Improving early recognition of malignant melanomas by digital image analysis in dermatoscopy
Horsch, A.; Stolz, W.; Neiss, A.; Abmayr, W.; Pompl, R.; Bernklau, A.; Bunk, W.; Dersch, D.R.; Glässl, A.; Schiffner, R.; Morfill, G.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 43 Pt B: 531-535
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 10179722 Document Number: 472170
The malignant melanoma (MM) is the most dangerous human skin disease. The incidence increased dramatically during the last years. The only chance for the patient is an early recognition and excision of the MM. The best diagnostic method for this is skin surface microscopy or dermatoscopy. Its use, however, requires much expertise. In order to support learning and using the method, a computer-based dermatoscopy workstation is being developed. Among others, new complexity measures are used for the image analysis.