Standardization of imaging methods for machine learning in neuro-oncology

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Abstract

Radiomics is a novel technique in which quantitative phenotypes or features are extracted from medical images. Machine learning enables analysis of large quantities of medical imaging data generated by radiomic feature extraction. A growing number of studies based on these methods have developed tools for neuro-oncology applications. Despite the initial promises, many of these imaging tools remain far from clinical implementation. One major limitation hindering the use of these models is their lack of reproducibility when applied across different institutions and clinical settings. In this article, we discuss the importance of standardization of methodology and reporting in our effort to improve reproducibility. Ongoing efforts of standardization for neuro-oncological imaging are reviewed. Challenges related to standardization and potential disadvantages in over-standardization are also described. Ultimately, greater multi-institutional collaborative effort is needed to provide and implement standards for data acquisition and analysis methods to facilitate research results to be interoperable and reliable for integration into different practice environments.

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Li, X. T., & Huang, R. Y. (2020). Standardization of imaging methods for machine learning in neuro-oncology. Neuro-Oncology Advances, 2, IV49–IV55. https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdaa054

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