Fractal Analysis of Elastographic Images for Automatic Detection of Diffuse Diseases of Salivary Glands: Preliminary Results

Figure 3

Elastogram of the submandibular gland (on the right side, inflamed gland) using the ARFI procedure. The measurements are made in an area of glandular parenchyma, in a predefined rectangular area, vessel free. The ultrasound speed is 2,55 m/sec.