An Overview of Deep Learning Methods for Segmenting Thyroid Ultrasound Images

Abstract

One of the various imaging modalities that is most frequently utilized in clinical practice is ultrasound (US). It is an emerging technology that has certain advantages along with disadvantages such as poor imaging quality and a lot of fluctuation. To aid in US diagnosis and/or to increase the objectivity and accuracy of such evaluation, effective automatic US image assessment techniques must be created from the perspective of image analysis. The most effective machine learning technology, notably in computer vision and general evaluation of images, has since been proven to belong to deep learning. Deep learning also has a huge potential for using US images for many automated activities. This paper quickly presents many well-known deep learning architectures before summarizing and delving into their applications in a number of distinct.