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Spatial smoothing in easy Z-score Imaging System (eZIS) analysis significantly impacts lesion signal size. Optimal smoothing with 8-12 mm Gaussian kernels enhances detection of focal abnormalities in brain SPECT, particularly for Alzheimer's disease.

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Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Nuclear Medicine
Medical Physics

Background:

Spatial smoothing is applied post-normalization in the easy Z-score Imaging System (eZIS).
The impact of spatial smoothing on signal quantification in eZIS remains incompletely understood.
Gaussian kernel smoothing is a common technique in processing brain perfusion SPECT images.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantitatively analyze the influence of spatial smoothing on signal size within the eZIS framework.
To determine the optimal Gaussian kernel size for lesion detection in brain perfusion SPECT.
To evaluate the effect of smoothing on false positive rates in eZIS analysis.

Main Methods:

Established a normal database (NDB) using (99m)Tc-HMPAO brain perfusion SPECT from 30 healthy volunteers.
Smoothed the NDB using various Gaussian kernels (2, 4, 8, 12, 16 mm).
Introduced artificial lesions with known characteristics and performed eZIS analysis on smoothed NDBs.

Main Results:

Small lesions showed signal size expansion up to 5.1 times with a 12 mm kernel.
Medium lesions (comparable to posterior cingulate gyrus) exhibited a 2.9 times signal size expansion.
The lowest false positive area estimation for medium lesions was observed with 8 and 12 mm Gaussian kernel smoothing.

Conclusions:

Spatial smoothing significantly alters lesion signal size in eZIS analysis.
Gaussian kernel smoothing with 8-12 mm is effective for detecting focal brain abnormalities in SPECT.
This smoothing range shows promise for improving diagnostic accuracy in conditions like Alzheimer's disease.