pydicom

SKILL.md

Pydicom

Overview

Pydicom is a pure Python package for working with DICOM files, 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.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when working with:

Medical imaging files (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, PET, etc.)

DICOM datasets requiring metadata extraction or modification

Pixel data extraction and image processing from medical scans

DICOM anonymization for research or data sharing

Converting DICOM files to standard image formats

Compressed DICOM data requiring decompression

DICOM sequences and structured reports

Multi-slice volume reconstruction

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) integration