Practical implementation analysis of the fractal dimension calculating algorithm for the medical images by the example of neutrophil nuclei

Semen A. Naydenov; Pavel A. Naydenov; Elena V. Shevchenko

doi:10.18287/JBPE20.06.010304

Authors

Semen A. Naydenov Irkutsk State Medical University, Russia
Pavel A. Naydenov Irkutsk State University, Russia
Elena V. Shevchenko Irkutsk State Medical University, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18287/JBPE20.06.010304

Keywords:

fractals, image processing, neutrophils, medical images

Abstract

This paper presents the results of estimating the fractal dimension of neutrophil nuclei to determine their functional state. Calculations were carried out by a specially developed software-implemented algorithm. The study has shown that the fractal theory can be applied to automate medical image processing.

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