研究目的
To highlight the potentiality of features based on fractal analysis, in order to obtain new indicators able to detect tumor spatial complexity and heterogeneity.
研究成果
Fractal analysis can play an important role in Radiomics by providing important spatial information about the GTV structure and its sub-populations. However, for these features to reach their full potential as diagnostic tools, they need to be investigated in big data samples and with a clearer underlying biological model.
研究不足
The lack of connection between complexity estimated with Radiomics and the underlying biological model.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs fractal dimension (FD) and lacunarity (L) analysis using the box counting method on CT and MRI images of different kinds of cancer.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Images from three different tumor types and one lung disease (UIP) were analyzed, with ROIs delineated around the tumor and healthy tissue.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
ImageJ software package (ver.1,52c) and FracLac plug-in were used for image processing and fractal analysis.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The box counting algorithm was used to determine FD and L of ROIs, with images binarized to reduce information loss.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney statistic test was used for quantifying feature reliability, with R software employed for analysis.
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