Combining multiparametric MRI features-based transfer learning and clinical parameters: application of machine learning for the differentiation of uterine sarcomas from atypical leiomyomas.

Journal: European radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of machine learning (ML) based on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) features extracted from transfer learning combined with clinical parameters to differentiate uterine sarcomas from atypical leiomyomas (ALMs).

Authors

  • Mengying Dai
    State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
  • Yang Liu
    Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
  • Yan Hu
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
  • Guanghui Li
    State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
  • Jian Zhang
    College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, NingxiaHui Autonomous Region, China.
  • Zhibo Xiao
    State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China. 5894526@qq.com.
  • Fajin Lv
    Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.