ABSTRACT
Because lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths [1], fast and accurate analysis of pulmonary nodules is of major importance for medical computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) systems. Generally, such a system detects the nodules, quantiŽes and monitors volumetric changes for a follow-up examination, and classiŽes their malignancy or benignity. The CAD-based screening is aimed at improving the quality of cancer care management.
