Acta Oncologica,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
56(11), P. 1531 - 1536
Published: Aug. 18, 2017
Purpose:
An
association
between
radiomic
features
extracted
from
CT
and
local
tumor
control
in
the
head
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC)
has
been
shown.
This
study
investigated
value
of
pretreatment
functional
imaging
(18F-FDG
PET)
radiomics
for
modeling
control.Material
Methods:
Data
HNSCC
patients
(n
=
121)
treated
with
definitive
radiochemotherapy
were
used
model
training.
In
total,
569
both
contrast-enhanced
18F-FDG
PET
images
primary
region.
CT,
combined
PET/CT
models
to
assess
trained
separately.
Five
feature
selection
three
classification
methods
implemented.
The
performance
was
quantified
using
concordance
index
(CI)
5-fold
cross
validation
training
cohort.
best
models,
per
image
modality,
compared
verified
independent
cohort
51).
difference
CI
bootstrapping.
Additionally,
observed
radiomics-based
estimated
probabilities
two
risk
groups.Results:
principal
component
analysis
based
on
multivariabale
Cox
regression
backward
variables
resulted
all
modalities
(CICT
0.72,
CIPET
0.74,
CIPET/CT
0.77).
Tumors
more
homogenous
density
(decreased
GLSZMsize_zone_entropy)
a
focused
region
high
FDG
uptake
(higher
GLSZMSZLGE)
indicated
better
prognosis.
No
significant
0.73,
0.71,
0.73).
However,
overestimated
probability
poor
prognostic
group
(predicted
68%,
56%).Conclusions:
Both
showed
equally
good
discriminative
power
HNSCC.
CT-based
predictions
rate
cohort,
thus,
we
recommend
base
PET.
Radiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
295(2), P. 328 - 338
Published: March 10, 2020
The
image
biomarker
standardisation
initiative
(IBSI)
is
an
independent
international
collaboration
which
works
towards
standardising
the
extraction
of
biomarkers
from
acquired
imaging
for
purpose
high-throughput
quantitative
analysis
(radiomics).
Lack
reproducibility
and
validation
studies
considered
to
be
a
major
challenge
field.
Part
this
lies
in
scantiness
consensus-based
guidelines
definitions
process
translating
into
biomarkers.
IBSI
therefore
seeks
provide
nomenclature
definitions,
benchmark
data
sets,
values
verify
processing
calculations,
as
well
reporting
guidelines,
analysis.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 1303 - 1322
Published: Jan. 1, 2019
Medical
imaging
can
assess
the
tumor
and
its
environment
in
their
entirety,
which
makes
it
suitable
for
monitoring
temporal
spatial
characteristics
of
tumor.Progress
computational
methods,
especially
artificial
intelligence
medical
image
process
analysis,
has
converted
these
images
into
quantitative
minable
data
associated
with
clinical
events
oncology
management.This
concept
was
first
described
as
radiomics
2012.Since
then,
computer
scientists,
radiologists,
oncologists
have
gravitated
towards
this
new
tool
exploited
advanced
methodologies
to
mine
information
behind
images.On
basis
a
great
quantity
radiographic
novel
technologies,
researchers
developed
validated
radiomic
models
that
may
improve
accuracy
diagnoses
therapy
response
assessments.Here,
we
review
recent
methodological
developments
radiomics,
including
acquisition,
segmentation,
feature
extraction,
modelling,
well
rapidly
developing
deep
learning
technology.Moreover,
outline
main
applications
diagnosis,
treatment
planning
evaluations
field
aim
personalized
medicine.Finally,
discuss
challenges
scope
applicability
methods.
Medical Physics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 576 - 589
Published: Nov. 27, 2018
Methods:
Our
deep
learning
model,
called
AnatomyNet,
segments
OARs
from
head
and
neck
CT
images
in
an
end-to-end
fashion,
receiving
whole-volume
HaN
as
input
generating
masks
of
all
interest
one
shot.
AnatomyNet
is
built
upon
the
popular
3D
U-net
architecture,
but
extends
it
three
important
ways:
1)
a
new
encoding
scheme
to
allow
auto-segmentation
on
instead
local
patches
or
subsets
slices,
2)
incorporating
squeeze-and-excitation
residual
blocks
layers
for
better
feature
representation,
3)
loss
function
combining
Dice
scores
focal
facilitate
training
neural
model.
These
features
are
designed
address
two
main
challenges
deep-learning-based
segmentation:
a)
segmenting
small
anatomies
(i.e.,
optic
chiasm
nerves)
occupying
only
few
b)
with
inconsistent
data
annotations
missing
ground
truth
some
anatomical
structures.
Results:
We
collected
261
train
used
MICCAI
Head
Neck
Auto
Segmentation
Challenge
2015
benchmark
dataset
evaluate
performance
AnatomyNet.
The
objective
segment
nine
anatomies:
brain
stem,
chiasm,
mandible,
nerve
left,
right,
parotid
gland
submandibular
right.
Compared
previous
state-of-the-art
results
competition,
increases
similarity
coefficient
by
3.3%
average.
takes
about
0.12
seconds
fully
image
dimension
178
x
302
225,
significantly
faster
than
methods.
In
addition,
model
able
process
delineate
pass,
requiring
little
pre-
post-processing.
https://github.com/wentaozhu/AnatomyNet-for-anatomical-segmentation.git.
Medical Physics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
47(5)
Published: May 1, 2020
Radiomics
is
an
emerging
area
in
quantitative
image
analysis
that
aims
to
relate
large‐scale
extracted
imaging
information
clinical
and
biological
endpoints.
The
development
of
methods
along
with
machine
learning
has
enabled
the
opportunity
move
data
science
research
towards
translation
for
more
personalized
cancer
treatments.
Accumulating
evidence
indeed
demonstrated
noninvasive
advanced
analytics,
is,
radiomics,
can
reveal
key
components
tumor
phenotype
multiple
three‐dimensional
lesions
at
time
points
over
beyond
course
treatment.
These
developments
use
CT,
PET,
US,
MR
could
augment
patient
stratification
prognostication
buttressing
targeted
therapeutic
approaches.
In
recent
years,
deep
architectures
have
their
tremendous
potential
segmentation,
reconstruction,
recognition,
classification.
Many
powerful
open‐source
commercial
platforms
are
currently
available
embark
new
areas
radiomics.
Quantitative
research,
however,
complex
statistical
principles
should
be
followed
realize
its
full
potential.
field
particular,
requires
a
renewed
focus
on
optimal
study
design/reporting
practices
standardization
acquisition,
feature
calculation,
rigorous
forward.
this
article,
role
as
major
computational
vehicle
model
building
radiomics‐based
signatures
or
classifiers,
diverse
applications,
working
principles,
opportunities,
radiomics
will
reviewed
examples
drawn
primarily
from
oncology.
We
also
address
issues
related
common
applications
medical
physics,
such
standardization,
extraction,
building,
validation.
IEEE Signal Processing Magazine,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
36(4), P. 132 - 160
Published: June 26, 2019
Recent
advancements
in
signal
processing
and
machine
learning
coupled
with
developments
of
electronic
medical
record
keeping
hospitals
the
availability
extensive
set
images
through
internal/external
communication
systems,
have
resulted
a
recent
surge
significant
interest
"Radiomics".
Radiomics
is
an
emerging
relatively
new
research
field,
which
refers
to
extracting
semi-quantitative
and/or
quantitative
features
from
goal
developing
predictive
prognostic
models,
expected
become
critical
component
for
integration
image-derived
information
personalized
treatment
near
future.
The
conventional
workflow
typically
based
on
pre-designed
(also
referred
as
hand-crafted
or
engineered
features)
segmented
region
interest.
Nevertheless,
deep
caused
trends
towards
learning-based
discovery
Radiomics).
Considering
advantages
these
two
approaches,
there
are
also
hybrid
solutions
developed
exploit
potentials
multiple
data
sources.
variety
approaches
Radiomics,
further
improvements
require
comprehensive
integrated
sketch,
this
article.
This
manuscript
provides
unique
interdisciplinary
perspective
by
discussing
state-of-the-art
context
Radiomics.
Radiotherapy and Oncology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
130, P. 2 - 9
Published: Nov. 8, 2018
Refinement
of
radiomic
results
and
methodologies
is
required
to
ensure
progression
the
field.
In
this
work,
we
establish
a
set
safeguards
designed
improve
support
current
through
detailed
analysis
signature.A
model
(MW2018)
was
fitted
externally
validated
using
features
extracted
from
previously
reported
lung
head
neck
(H&N)
cancer
datasets
gross-tumour-volume
contours,
as
well
images
with
randomly
permuted
voxel
index
values;
i.e.
without
meaningful
texture.
To
determine
MW2018's
added
benefit,
prognostic
accuracy
tumour
volume
alone
calculated
baseline.MW2018
had
an
external
validation
concordance
(c-index)
0.64.
However,
similar
performance
achieved
randomized
signal
intensities
(c-index
=
0.64
0.60
for
H&N
lung,
respectively).
Tumour
c-index
correlated
strongly
three
four
features.
It
determined
that
signature
surrogate
intensity
texture
values
were
not
pertinent
prognostication.Our
experiments
reveal
vulnerabilities
in
development
processes
suggest
can
be
used
refine
methodologies,
productive
objective
independent
The Breast,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
49, P. 74 - 80
Published: Nov. 6, 2019
Diagnosis
of
early
invasive
breast
cancer
relies
on
radiology
and
clinical
evaluation,
supplemented
by
biopsy
confirmation.
At
least
three
issues
burden
this
approach:
a)
suboptimal
sensitivity
positive
predictive
power
screening
diagnostic
approaches,
respectively;
b)
invasiveness
with
discomfort
for
women
undergoing
tests;
c)
long
turnaround
time
recall
tests.
In
the
setting,
is
suboptimal,
when
a
suspicious
lesion
detected
recommended,
value
modest.
Recent
technological
advances
in
medical
imaging,
especially
field
artificial
intelligence
applied
to
image
analysis,
hold
promise
addressing
challenges
detection,
assessment
treatment
response,
monitoring
disease
progression.
Radiomics
include
feature
extraction
from
images;
these
features
are
related
tumor
size,
shape,
intensity,
texture,
collectively
providing
comprehensive
characterization,
so-called
radiomics
signature
tumor.
based
hypothesis
that
extracted
quantitative
data
derives
mechanisms
occurring
at
genetic
molecular
levels.
article
we
focus
role
potential
diagnosis
prognostication.