Size and Smoothness Aware Adaptive Focal Loss for Small Tumor Segmentation

arXiv — cs.CVMonday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
A new study introduces an innovative approach to improve small tumor segmentation in medical imaging using deep learning. The proposed method, Size and Smoothness Aware Adaptive Focal Loss, addresses challenges posed by irregular shapes and small target areas, enhancing the accuracy of segmentation. This advancement is significant as it could lead to better diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with small tumors, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes.
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