An Integrated Nomogram Combining Deep Learning and Radiomics for Predicting Malignancy of Pulmonary Nodules Using CT-Derived Nodules and Adipose Tissue: A Multicenter Study.

Journal: Cancer medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Correctly distinguishing between benign and malignant pulmonary nodules can avoid unnecessary invasive procedures. This study aimed to construct a deep learning radiomics clinical nomogram (DLRCN) for predicting malignancy of pulmonary nodules.

Authors

  • Shidi Miao
    School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China.
  • Qifan Xuan
    School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China.
  • Hanbing Xie
    Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
  • Yuyang Jiang
    The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base-Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, the Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China.
  • Mengzhuo Sun
    School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China.
  • Wenjuan Huang
    Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
  • Jing Li
    Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
  • Hongzhuo Qi
    School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China.
  • Ao Li
    Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
  • Qiujun Wang
    Department of General Practice, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
  • Zengyao Liu
    Department of Interventional Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
  • Ruitao Wang
    Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.