Detection and Classification Techniques for Skin Lesion Images: A Review

Sneha Kugunavar

Abstract


Dermoscopy needs sophisticated and robust systems for successful treatment which would also help reduce the number of biopsies. Computer aided diagnosis of melanoma support clinical decision making which would provide relevant supporting evidence from the prior known cases to the dermatologists and practitioners and also ease the management of clinical data. These systems play an important role of an expert consultant by presenting cases that are not only similar in diagnosis but also similar in appearance and help in early detection and diagnosis of skin diseases. With the advances in technology, new algorithms have also been proposed to develop more efficient CAD systems. This article reviews various techniques that have been proposed for detection and classification of skin lesions.


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