A Convolutional Neural Network Model for Distinguishing Hemangioblastomas From Other Cerebellar-and-Brainstem Tumors Using Contrast-Enhanced MRI.

Journal: Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hemangioblastoma (HB) is a highly vascularized tumor most commonly occurring in the posterior cranial fossa, requiring accurate preoperative diagnosis to avoid accidental intraoperative hemorrhage and even death.

Authors

  • Yaru Sheng
    Radiology Department of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Botao Zhao
  • Haixia Cheng
    National Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Yang Yu
    Division of Cardiology, the Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
  • Weiwei Wang
  • Yang Yang
    Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
  • Yueyue Ding
    Department of Ultrasonography, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
  • Longhua Qiu
    Radiology Department of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Zhiyong Qin
    Neurosurgery Department of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Zhenwei Yao
    Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China. zwyao@fudan.edu.cn.
  • Xiaoyong Zhang
    Clinical Science, Philips Healthcare, Chengdu, China.
  • Yan Ren
    b Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy , Southwest Minzu University , Chengdu , China.