Predictive models of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation in lung adenocarcinoma using PET/CT-based radiomics features.
Journal:
Medical physics
Published Date:
Apr 1, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) comprises a substantial subset of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) diagnoses, where epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations play a pivotal role as indicators for therapeutic intervention with targeted agents. The emerging field of radiomics, which involves the extraction of numerous quantitative attributes from medical imaging, when coupled with positron emission tomography/ computed tomography (PET/CT) technology, has demonstrated promise in the prognostication of EGFR mutation status. The objective of this investigation is to construct and validate predictive models for EGFR mutations in LAC by leveraging PET/CT-derived radiomics features, thereby refining diagnostic precision and facilitating tailored treatment strategies.