Texture analysis and machine learning algorithms accurately predict histologic grade in small (< 4 cm) clear cell renal cell carcinomas: a pilot study.

Journal: Abdominal radiology (New York)
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To predict the histologic grade of small clear cell renal cell carcinomas (ccRCCs) using texture analysis and machine learning algorithms.

Authors

  • Shawn Haji-Momenian
    Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA. shajimomenian@mfa.gwu.edu.
  • Zixian Lin
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, 5000 Science & Engineering Hall, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
  • Bhumi Patel
    Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
  • Nicole Law
    Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
  • Adam Michalak
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Altoona, 501 Howard Avenue, Suite F2, Altoona, PA, 16601, USA.
  • Anishsanjay Nayak
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, 5000 Science & Engineering Hall, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
  • James Earls
    Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
  • Murray Loew
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, 5000 Science & Engineering Hall, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.