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Nonlinear dimensionality reduction (NLDR) methods, Isomap and Locally Linear Embedding (LLE), can effectively identify active lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS) brain MRIs without contrast agents. These less data-intensive techniques show promise for clinical decision support.

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  • Accurate identification of active lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.
  • Current methods rely on Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), raising concerns about tissue accumulation, patient safety, and healthcare costs.
  • Existing non-contrast MRI techniques for active lesion detection are often data-intensive deep learning approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate nonlinear dimensionality reduction (NLDR) methods, specifically Locally Linear Embedding (LLE) and Isomap.
  • To assess the efficacy of LLE and Isomap in automatically identifying active MS lesions on brain MRI without contrast agent administration.
  • To explore less data-intensive alternatives to current deep learning methods for active lesion detection.

Main Methods:

  • A multiparametric MRI dataset including FLAIR, T2-weighted, proton density-weighted, and pre/post-contrast T1-weighted images was utilized.
  • Unsupervised LLE and Isomap algorithms were employed to reduce the dimensionality of the multiparametric MRI data into a single embedded image.
  • The performance of NLDR methods was quantified using the Dice Similarity (DS) index, comparing identified lesions against expert-labeled ground truth.

Main Results:

  • Application of LLE and Isomap to 40 MS patients yielded median DS scores of 0.74 ± 0.1 and 0.78 ± 0.09, respectively.
  • Both NLDR methods demonstrated superior performance compared to current state-of-the-art non-contrast techniques.
  • The study successfully identified active MS lesions on non-contrast enhanced MRI scans.

Conclusions:

  • Nonlinear dimensionality reduction methods, Isomap and LLE, are effective and viable for identifying active MS lesions on non-contrast MRI.
  • These NLDR techniques offer a promising, less data-intensive approach for active lesion detection in MS.
  • Isomap and LLE hold potential as valuable clinical decision support tools for neurologists and radiologists.