Detection of tumours by using CT, MR slices and digital images
Mehmet Altan · 2003
In this study, it’s provided to reconstruct 3D models of a human body by using CT, MR slices and digital images and thus precisely finding locations of abnormalities such as tumors on these 3D models. Volume and surface rendering techniques have been used to construct 3D models of tissues. In this study, an application has been made to find the location of tumor cited on human brain. During the application some control points have been located on to the face of the patient and then her/his head has been scanned with CT and MR scanners. Digital images of the patient’s head, have also been taken. By using CT and MR images, 3D models of both brain tissues and outer face surface have been constructed. These models have been transformed to object coordinate system by using control points. On the other hand, by using digital photographs of patient’s head, photo-realistic visualization of the 3D face model has been obtained by texture mapping. Finally, tumor has been detected and its location has been obtained. In order to realize above works, medical imaging and photogrammetry software has been developed. This software has been coded with Borland C++ Builder. Furthermore, open source VTK C++ libraries, which supports OpenGL have been used and when required, VTK’s functions have been modified.