CAD markers

 

A CAD marker provides computer-aided diagnosis to mammography images. The viewer supports the Hologic Cenova (formerly R2 Image Checker) and iCAD SecondLook (including former VuCOMP mVu). Refer to the CAD systems's user manual to learn more about the CAD workstation features and functions.

 

If a study consists of a CAD marker, the presentation state icon appears in the top left corner of the image, when displayed in an image frame. Displaying CAD markers requires the Mammography plug-in module license.

 

To apply a CAD marker, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the presentation state icon in the top left corner of the image. The presentation state selection window appears.

  2. Select the CAD marker you want to display, and click on apply. The icon changes to a partially applied presentation state icon, .

  3. Repeat this process for each image.

The number and type of marker is listed beside the CAD system logo at the top of the image.

 

The Show/Hide CAD Marker tool on the Presentation Toolbar toggles the setting for all images in the viewer. Click the button to advance through each of the available states.

 

Function

Description

Show mammography CAD markers

CAD marker header and all CAD marker overlays appear on each image.

Hide mammography CAD markers

CAD marker header and all CAD marker overlays hidden on each image.

Show mammography CAD graphic overlays

CAD marker header and only graphic overlays appear on each image.  Available when both graphic and geometric overlays exist.

Show mammography CAD geometric overlays

CAD marker header and only geometric overlays appear on each image. Available when both graphic and geometric overlays exist.

 

When applied, the Show/Hide CAD Marker setting overrides the current CAD marker display state applied to each individual image using the image frame’s presentation state tool.