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A Python library for working with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) files. Use this skill when you need to read, write, or modify DICOM format medical imaging data, extract pixel data from medical images (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound), anonymize DICOM files,...
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| name | pydicom |
| description | A Python library for working with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) files. Use this skill when you need to read, write, or modify DICOM format medical imaging data, extract pixel data from medical images (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound), anonymize DICOM files,... |
| license | MIT |
| author | AIPOCH |
scripts/anonymize_dicom.py is the most direct path to complete the request.pydicom package behavior rather than a generic answer.scripts/anonymize_dicom.py plus 2 additional script(s).references/ for task-specific guidance.Python: 3.10+. Repository baseline for current packaged skills.Third-party packages: not explicitly version-pinned in this skill package. Add pinned versions if this skill needs stricter environment control.cd "20260316/scientific-skills/Data Analytics/pydicom"
python -m py_compile scripts/anonymize_dicom.py
python scripts/anonymize_dicom.py --help
Example run plan:
CONFIG block or documented parameters if the script uses fixed settings.python scripts/anonymize_dicom.py with the validated inputs.See ## Overview above for related details.
scripts/anonymize_dicom.py with additional helper scripts under scripts/.references/ contains supporting rules, prompts, or checklists.Pydicom is a pure Python package for working with DICOM files, which is the standard format for medical imaging data. This skill provides guidance on reading, writing, and manipulating DICOM files, including working with pixel data, metadata, and various compression formats.
Use this skill when working with:
Install pydicom and common dependencies:
uv pip install pydicom
uv pip install pillow # For image format conversion
uv pip install numpy # For pixel array operations
uv pip install matplotlib # For visualization
Additional packages may be required for handling compressed DICOM files:
uv pip install pylibjpeg pylibjpeg-libjpeg pylibjpeg-openjpeg # JPEG compression
uv pip install python-gdcm # Alternative compression handler
Use pydicom.dcmread() to read DICOM files:
import pydicom
# Read DICOM file
ds = pydicom.dcmread('path/to/file.dcm')
# Access metadata
print(f"Patient Name: {ds.PatientName}")
print(f"Study Date: {ds.StudyDate}")
print(f"Modality: {ds.Modality}")
# Display all elements
print(ds)
Key points:
dcmread() returns a Dataset objectds.PatientName) or tag notation (e.g., ds[0x0010, 0x0010])ds.file_meta to access file metadata, such as the Transfer Syntax UIDgetattr(ds, 'AttributeName', default_value) or hasattr(ds, 'AttributeName') to handle missing attributesExtract and manipulate image data from DICOM files:
import pydicom
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
# Read DICOM file
ds = pydicom.dcmread('image.dcm')
# Get pixel array (requires numpy)
pixel_array = ds.pixel_array
# Image information
print(f"Shape: {pixel_array.shape}")
print(f"Data type: {pixel_array.dtype}")
print(f"Rows: {ds.Rows}, Columns: {ds.Columns}")
# Apply windowing for display (CT/MRI)
if hasattr(ds, 'WindowCenter') and hasattr(ds, 'WindowWidth'):
from pydicom.pixel_data_handlers.util import apply_voi_lut
windowed_image = apply_voi_lut(pixel_array, ds)
else:
windowed_image = pixel_array
# Display image
plt.imshow(windowed_image, cmap='gray')
plt.title(f"{ds.Modality} - {ds.StudyDescription}")
plt.axis('off')
plt.show()
Handling color images:
# RGB images have shape (rows, columns, 3)
if ds.PhotometricInterpretation == 'RGB':
rgb_image = ds.pixel_array
plt.imshow(rgb_image)
elif ds.PhotometricInterpretation == 'YBR_FULL':
from pydicom.pixel_data_handlers.util import convert_color_space
rgb_image = convert_color_space(ds.pixel_array, 'YBR_FULL', 'RGB')
plt.imshow(rgb_image)
Multi-frame images (video/series):
# For multi-frame DICOM files
if hasattr(ds, 'NumberOfFrames') and ds.NumberOfFrames > 1:
frames = ds.pixel_array # Shape: (num_frames, rows, columns)
print(f"Number of frames: {frames.shape[0]}")
# Display specific frame
plt.imshow(frames[0], cmap='gray')
Use the provided dicom_to_image.py script or convert manually:
from PIL import Image
import pydicom
import numpy as np
ds = pydicom.dcmread('input.dcm')
pixel_array = ds.pixel_array
# Normalize to 0-255 range
if pixel_array.dtype != np.uint8:
pixel_array = ((pixel_array - pixel_array.min()) /
(pixel_array.max() - pixel_array.min()) * 255).astype(np.uint8)
# Save as PNG
image = Image.fromarray(pixel_array)
image.save('output.png')
Using the script: python scripts/dicom_to_image.py input.dcm output.png
Modify DICOM data elements:
import pydicom
from datetime import datetime
ds = pydicom.dcmread('input.dcm')
# Modify existing elements
ds.PatientName = "Doe^John"
ds.StudyDate = datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d')
ds.StudyDescription = "Modified Study"
# Add new elements
ds.SeriesNumber = 1
ds.SeriesDescription = "New Series"
# Delete elements
if hasattr(ds, 'PatientComments'):
delattr(ds, 'PatientComments')
# Or use del
if 'PatientComments' in ds:
del ds.PatientComments
# Save modified file
ds.save_as('modified.dcm')
Remove or replace patient identifying information:
import pydicom
from datetime import datetime
ds = pydicom.dcmread('input.dcm')
# Tags that often contain PHI (Protected Health Information)
tags_to_anonymize = [
'PatientName', 'PatientID', 'PatientBirthDate',
'PatientSex', 'PatientAge', 'PatientAddress',
'InstitutionName', 'InstitutionAddress',
'ReferringPhysicianName', 'PerformingPhysicianName',
'OperatorsName', 'StudyDescription', 'SeriesDescription',
]
# Remove or replace sensitive data
for tag in tags_to_anonymize:
if hasattr(ds, tag):
if tag in ['PatientName', 'PatientID']:
setattr(ds, tag, 'ANONYMOUS')
elif tag == 'PatientBirthDate':
setattr(ds, tag, '19000101')
else:
delattr(ds, tag)
# Update dates to preserve temporal relationships
if hasattr(ds, 'StudyDate'):
# Offset date by random amount
ds.StudyDate = '20000101'
# Preserve pixel data integrity
ds.save_as('anonymized.dcm')
Using the provided script: python scripts/anonymize_dicom.py input.dcm output.dcm
Create DICOM files from scratch:
import pydicom
from pydicom.dataset import Dataset, FileDataset
from datetime import datetime
import numpy as np
# Create file meta information
file_meta = Dataset()
file_meta.MediaStorageSOPClassUID = pydicom.uid.generate_uid()
file_meta.MediaStorageSOPInstanceUID = pydicom.uid.generate_uid()
file_meta.TransferSyntaxUID = pydicom.uid.ExplicitVRLittleEndian
# Create FileDataset instance
ds = FileDataset('new_dicom.dcm', {}, file_meta=file_meta, preamble=b"\0" * 128)
# Add required DICOM elements
ds.PatientName = "Test^Patient"
ds.PatientID = "123456"
ds.Modality = "CT"
ds.StudyDate = datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d')
ds.StudyTime = datetime.now().strftime('%H%M%S')
ds.ContentDate = ds.StudyDate
ds.ContentTime = ds.StudyTime
# Add image-specific elements
ds.SamplesPerPixel = 1
ds.PhotometricInterpretation = "MONOCHROME2"
ds.Rows = 512
ds.Columns = 512
ds.BitsAllocated = 16
ds.BitsStored = 16
ds.HighBit = 15
ds.PixelRepresentation = 0
# Create pixel data
pixel_array = np.random.randint(0, 4096, (512, 512), dtype=np.uint16)
ds.PixelData = pixel_array.tobytes()
# Add required UIDs
ds.SOPClassUID = pydicom.uid.CTImageStorage
ds.SOPInstanceUID = file_meta.MediaStorageSOPInstanceUID
ds.SeriesInstanceUID = pydicom.uid.generate_uid()
ds.StudyInstanceUID = pydicom.uid.generate_uid()
# Save file
ds.save_as('new_dicom.dcm')
Handling compressed DICOM files:
import pydicom
# Read compressed DICOM file
ds = pydicom.dcmread('compressed.dcm')
# Check transfer syntax
print(f"Transfer Syntax: {ds.file_meta.TransferSyntaxUID}")
print(f"Transfer Syntax Name: {ds.file_meta.TransferSyntaxUID.name}")
# Decompress and save as uncompressed
ds.decompress()
ds.save_as('uncompressed.dcm', write_like_original=False)
# Or compress on save (requires appropriate encoder)
ds_uncompressed = pydicom.dcmread('uncompressed.dcm')
ds_uncompressed.compress(pydicom.uid.JPEGBaseline8Bit)
ds_uncompressed.save_as('compressed_jpeg.dcm')
Common transfer syntaxes:
ExplicitVRLittleEndian - Uncompressed, most commonJPEGBaseline8Bit - JPEG lossy compressionJPEGLossless - JPEG lossless compressionJPEG2000Lossless - JPEG 2000 losslessRLELossless - Run-Length Encoding losslessSee references/transfer_syntaxes.md for the complete list.
Handling nested data structures:
import pydicom
ds = pydicom.dcmread('file.dcm')
# Access sequences
if 'ReferencedStudySequence' in ds:
for item in ds.ReferencedStudySequence:
print(f"Referenced SOP Instance UID: {item.ReferencedSOPInstanceUID}")
# Create sequences
from pydicom.sequence import Sequence
sequence_item = Dataset()
sequence_item.ReferencedSOPClassUID = pydicom.uid.CTImageStorage
sequence_item.ReferencedSOPInstanceUID = pydicom.uid.generate_uid()
ds.ReferencedImageSequence = Sequence([sequence_item])
Handling multiple related DICOM files:
import pydicom
import numpy as np
from pathlib import Path
# Read all DICOM files in a directory
dicom_dir = Path('dicom_series/')
slices = []
for file_path in dicom_dir.glob('*.dcm'):
ds = pydicom.dcmread(file_path)
slices.append(ds)
# Sort by slice position or instance number
slices.sort(key=lambda x: float(x.ImagePositionPatient[2]))
# or: slices.sort(key=lambda x: int(x.InstanceNumber))
# Create 3D volume data
volume = np.stack([s.pixel_array for s in slices])
print(f"Volume shape: {volume.shape}") # (num_slices, rows, columns)
# Get spacing information for proper scaling
pixel_spacing = slices[0].PixelSpacing # [row_spacing, column_spacing]
slice_thickness = slices[0].SliceThickness
print(f"Voxel size: {pixel_spacing[0]}x{pixel_spacing[1]}x{slice_thickness} mm")
This skill includes utility scripts in the scripts/ directory:
Anonymizes DICOM files by removing or replacing Protected Health Information (PHI).
python scripts/anonymize_dicom.py input.dcm output.dcm
Converts DICOM files to common image formats (PNG, JPEG, TIFF).
python scripts/dicom_to_image.py input.dcm output.png
python scripts/dicom_to_image.py input.dcm output.jpg --format JPEG
Extracts and displays DICOM metadata in a readable format.
python scripts/extract_metadata.py file.dcm
python scripts/extract_metadata.py file.dcm --output metadata.txt
Detailed reference information can be found in the references/ directory:
Issue: "Unable to decode pixel data"
uv pip install pylibjpeg pylibjpeg-libjpeg python-gdcmIssue: "AttributeError" when accessing tags
hasattr(ds, 'AttributeName') to check if attribute exists, or use ds.get('AttributeName', default)Issue: Image displays incorrectly (too dark/bright)
apply_voi_lut(pixel_array, ds) or manually adjust using WindowCenter and WindowWidthIssue: Large series causes memory problems
hasattr() or get().write_like_original=True in save_as().Official pydicom documentation: https://pydicom.github.io/pydicom/dev/
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