Research Article

Breast Tumor Simulation and Parameters Estimation Using Evolutionary Algorithms

Table 1

Values of thermal conductivity, metabolic heat generation, and perfusion term.

LayerThermal conductivity (W/m-K)Metabolic heat generation (W/m3)Perfusion (W/ m3-C)

Subcutaneous fat0.21400800
Gland0.487002400
Muscle0.487002400
Tumor0.4814000–7000048000