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Abstract
Current imaging methods for diagnosing breast cancer (BC) are associated with limited sensitivity and specificity and modest positive predictive power. The recent progress in image analysis using artificial intelligence (AI) has created great promise to improve BC diagnosis and subtype differentiation. In this case, novel quantitative computational methods, such as radiomics, have been developed to enhance the sensitivity and specificity of early BC diagnosis and classification. The potential of radiomics in improving the diagnostic efficacy of imaging studies has been shown in several studies. In this review article, we discuss the radiomics workflow and current handcrafted radiomics methods in the diagnosis and classification of BC based on the most recent studies on different imaging modalities, e.g., MRI, mammography, contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM), ultrasound imaging, and digital breast tumosynthesis (DBT). We also discuss current challenges and potential strategies to improve the specificity and sensitivity of radiomics in breast cancer to help achieve a higher level of BC classification and diagnosis in the clinical setting. The growing field of AI incorporation with imaging information has opened a great opportunity to provide a higher level of care for BC patients.
目前诊断乳腺癌(BC)的成像方法灵敏度和特异性有限,阳性预测能力也不高。人工智能(AI)在图像分析领域的最新进展为改善乳腺癌诊断和亚型分化带来了巨大希望。在这种情况下,新型定量计算方法(如放射组学)应运而生,以提高早期 BC 诊断和分类的灵敏度和特异性。多项研究表明,放射组学具有提高影像学诊断效果的潜力。在这篇综述文章中,我们将根据对不同成像模式(如核磁共振成像、乳腺X线摄影、对比增强光谱乳腺X线摄影(CESM)、超声成像和数字乳腺肿瘤综合征(DBT))的最新研究,讨论放射组学工作流程和当前手工制作的放射组学方法在 BC 诊断和分类中的应用。我们还讨论了提高乳腺癌放射组学特异性和灵敏度的当前挑战和潜在策略,以帮助在临床环境中实现更高水平的乳腺癌分类和诊断。人工智能与成像信息相结合的领域不断发展,为乳腺癌患者提供更高水平的治疗提供了巨大的机遇。
期刊介绍:
The purpose of the journal Radiological Physics and Technology is to provide a forum for sharing new knowledge related to research and development in radiological science and technology, including medical physics and radiological technology in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy among many other radiological disciplines, as well as to contribute to progress and improvement in medical practice and patient health care.