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¹Faculté de Médecine, University of Rennes, France. jeremy.lasbleiz@chu-rennes.fr

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This study introduces an interactive tool for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) artifact identification. Radiologists can now easily compare unknown MRI artifacts to a comprehensive ontology database for quick diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Radiology
Knowledge Representation

Background:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a critical diagnostic tool.
Interpreting MRI images is challenging due to numerous, difficult-to-identify artifacts.
Ontologies offer a structured approach to building knowledge databases for complex information.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an interactive tool for the ontology of MRI artifacts.
To enable radiologists to compare and identify unknown MRI artifact images against a curated database.

Main Methods:

An MRI artifact ontology was constructed using Protégé 4, incorporating expert input and example images.
A Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) was developed.
The ontology was linked to the GUI using the Owl API.

Main Results:

The tool allows users to compare encountered imaging artifacts with those in the ontology database.
Users gain immediate access to artifact knowledge upon identifying a similar image.
The system supports user image submissions and access to DICOM data.

Conclusions:

The developed interactive tool enhances the identification and understanding of MRI artifacts.
This system provides a valuable resource for radiologists in daily practice.
Facilitates efficient knowledge retrieval and potential contributions to the artifact database.