Lung Texture
Lung texture analysis focuses on identifying and characterizing patterns in lung tissue density and appearance from medical images, primarily to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of various pulmonary diseases. Current research heavily utilizes deep learning, employing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and vision transformers, often incorporating techniques like transfer learning and self-supervised learning to improve accuracy and efficiency in tasks such as disease classification and lesion segmentation. These advancements are significantly impacting clinical practice by enabling faster, more objective, and potentially more accurate diagnosis of lung diseases, including COVID-19 and interstitial lung diseases, ultimately improving patient care and management.