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Optimized homomorphic unsharp masking for MR grayscale inhomogeneity correction

B H Brinkmann1, A Manduca, R A Robb

  • 1Biomedical Imaging Resource, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
|August 4, 1998
PubMed
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Mean-based filtering effectively removes magnetic resonance (MR) image inhomogeneities, outperforming median-based methods. Larger window sizes significantly enhance algorithm performance and reduce artifacts in quantitative MR imaging analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Image Processing
  • Quantitative Analysis

Background:

  • Grayscale inhomogeneities in magnetic resonance (MR) images hinder accurate quantitative analysis.
  • Homomorphic unsharp masking is a common post-processing technique for MR image inhomogeneity correction.
  • Limited data exists on the comparative effectiveness and artifact introduction of these algorithms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess the effectiveness of different algorithms in removing MR image inhomogeneities.
  • To evaluate the impact of these algorithms on image data, including artifact introduction.
  • To determine optimal parameters for inhomogeneity correction algorithms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized simulated MR images with artificial and measured bias fields.

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  • Quantitatively analyzed the performance of homomorphic unsharp masking variations.
  • Compared mean-based filtering against median-based algorithms.
  • Investigated the effect of various window sizes on artifact generation and correction efficacy.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean-based filtering demonstrated superior performance in removing MR image inhomogeneities compared to median-based algorithms.
    • Artifacts were frequently observed at commonly used, smaller window sizes.
    • Significantly larger window sizes led to dramatic improvements in the effectiveness of inhomogeneity correction algorithms.

    Conclusions:

    • Mean-based filtering is a more effective method for correcting MR image inhomogeneities.
    • Careful selection of window size is crucial to maximize correction efficacy and minimize artifacts.
    • Larger window sizes offer substantial benefits for quantitative MR image analysis.