Predicting malignant risk of ground-glass nodules using convolutional neural networks based on dual-time-point F-FDG PET/CT.

Journal: Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Accurately predicting the malignant risk of ground-glass nodules (GGOs) is crucial for precise treatment planning. This study aims to utilize convolutional neural networks based on dual-time-point F-FDG PET/CT to predict the malignant risk of GGOs.

Authors

  • Yuhang Liu
    School of Computer Science and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, China.
  • Jian Wang
    Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Shanghai Animal Disease Control Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Bulin Du
    Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing St, Shenyang, 110001, China.
  • Yaming Li
    Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing St, Shenyang, 110001, China. ymli2001@163.com.
  • Xuena Li
    Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing St, Shenyang, 110001, China. lixuenacmunm@163.com.