Breast cancer represents one of the main causes of mortality among women, making early diagnosis crucial to increase the chances of successful treatment and improve survival. This thesis focuses on radar mammography as an innovative tool for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. , examining in detail its effectiveness and its advantages compared to traditional diagnostic techniques. Initially, an overview of the anatomical structure of the breast and the various types of breast cancer is provided. Subsequently, the thesis analyzes the tools currently available for the diagnosis of breast cancer. A specific focus is placed on the dielectric properties of breast tissues, based on studies such as that of Lazebnik. The central part of the thesis is dedicated to the detailed description of radar mammography, including an overview of the system, the operation of the UltraWideband (UBW) radar, the design of the antennas and the microwave imaging algorithms are examined. The thesis concludes with an analysis of future perspectives and technical challenges that need to be addressed for large-scale diffusion, thus contributing to the understanding and development of new directions for the early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Il tumore al seno rappresenta una delle principali cause di mortalità tra le donne, rendendo cruciale la diagnosi precoce per aumentare le possibilità di successo del trattamento e migliorare la sopravvivenza Questa tesi si focalizza sulla mammografia radar come strumento innovativo per la diagnosi precoce del tumore al seno, esaminando in dettaglio la sua efficacia e i suoi vantaggi rispetto alle tecniche diagnostiche tradizionali. Inizialmente, viene fornita una panoramica sulla struttura anatomica della mammella e le varie tipologie di tumore al seno. Successivamente, la tesi analizza gli strumenti attualmente disponibili per la diagnosi del tumore al seno. Un focus specifico viene posto sulle proprietà dielettriche dei tessuti mammari, basandosi su studi come quello di Lazebnik. La parte centrale della tesi è dedicata alla descrizione dettagliata della mammografia radar, inclusa una panoramica del sistema, il funzionamento del radar UltraWideband (UBW), il design delle antenne e vengono esaminati gli algoritmi di imaging a microonde. La tesi conclude con un'analisi delle prospettive future e delle sfide tecniche che devono essere affrontate per una diffusione su larga scala, contribuendo così alla comprensione e allo sviluppo di nuove direzioni per la diagnosi precoce del tumore al seno.
Mammografia radar per la diagnosi precoce del tumore al seno
SOAVE, ELENA
2023/2024
Abstract
Breast cancer represents one of the main causes of mortality among women, making early diagnosis crucial to increase the chances of successful treatment and improve survival. This thesis focuses on radar mammography as an innovative tool for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. , examining in detail its effectiveness and its advantages compared to traditional diagnostic techniques. Initially, an overview of the anatomical structure of the breast and the various types of breast cancer is provided. Subsequently, the thesis analyzes the tools currently available for the diagnosis of breast cancer. A specific focus is placed on the dielectric properties of breast tissues, based on studies such as that of Lazebnik. The central part of the thesis is dedicated to the detailed description of radar mammography, including an overview of the system, the operation of the UltraWideband (UBW) radar, the design of the antennas and the microwave imaging algorithms are examined. The thesis concludes with an analysis of future perspectives and technical challenges that need to be addressed for large-scale diffusion, thus contributing to the understanding and development of new directions for the early diagnosis of breast cancer.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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