Texture Analysis and Its Applications in Biomedical Imaging: A Survey.

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Image Analysis
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Texture analysis encompasses diverse image analysis techniques quantifying intensity and pattern variations.
• Over five decades of research have advanced texture analysis methods.
• Applications span various fields, with a significant focus on biomedical image analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of texture analysis approaches.
• To categorize and detail the evolution of texture analysis research.
• To emphasize the role of texture analysis in biomedical applications for disease identification.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and categorization of texture analysis techniques.
• Analysis of the rationale, advantages, and drawbacks of different methods.
• Compilation of application examples, with a focus on the biomedical domain.

Main Results:

• A structured overview of numerous texture analysis methods.
• Identification of key applications in biomedical image analysis.
• A curated list of tissues and organs where texture changes indicate disease.

Conclusions:

• Texture analysis is a valuable tool for quantifying image characteristics.
• Its application in biomedical imaging aids in disease detection and progression monitoring.
• Texture analysis methods serve as crucial biomarkers for various disorders.