[NEW CONTENT TYPE REQUEST] Dicom

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What type of file would you like magika to detect? DICOM (.dcm)

What software can create/open these files?

Libs:

• PyDicom (Python)
• DCMTK (C++)

Viewers:

• Horos
• Osirix

Where can these files be found?

• https://www.kaggle.com/code/micheldc55/how-to-read-dcm-dicom-data#
• https://www.kaggle.com/code/srikanthpotukuchi/understanding-dcm-files-using-pydicom
• https://www.kaggle.com/code/rude009/working-with-dicom-data

Here are some key resources for the DICOM file specification

• Official DICOM Standard Website: https://www.dicomstandard.org/current
• PyDicom Documentation: https://pydicom.github.io/pydicom/dev/reference/generated/pydicom.dataelem.DataElement.html (Provides detailed information about specific DICOM data elements and their usage)
• DCMTK Documentation: https://dicom.offis.de/dcmtk.php.en (Offers extensive documentation for the DCMTK library, which can be used to work with DICOM files)

Additional notes:

• DICOM files can be large and complex, and specialized software is often required to open and view them properly.
• Due to the sensitive nature of medical information, DICOM files may have access restrictions and should only be shared with authorized personnel.