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Whole-tumor histogram analysis of multiple non-Gaussian diffusion models at high b values for assessing cervical

Lu Yang1, Huijun Hu1, Xiaojun Yang1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China.

Abdominal Radiology (New York)
|July 12, 2024

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Summary
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Whole-tumor histogram analysis using multiple non-Gaussian diffusion models shows promise for assessing cervical cancer (CC) aggressiveness. This approach aids in differentiating CC subtypes, stages, and predicting p16 expression.

Keywords:
Cervical cancerDifferential diagnosisDiffusion weighted imagesMagnetic resonance imaging

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Cervical cancer (CC) diagnosis and staging rely on accurate assessment of tumor aggressiveness.
  • Non-Gaussian diffusion models offer advanced insights into tissue microstructure beyond traditional diffusion metrics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic potential of whole-tumor histogram analysis of multiple non-Gaussian diffusion models for differentiating CC aggressive status.
  • To assess CC based on pathological types, differentiation degree, stage, and p16 expression.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective single-center study involving 89 women with CC.
  • Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) with 15 b-values (0-4000 s/mm²).
  • Analysis of histogram features from continuous-time random-walk (CTRW), diffusion-kurtosis imaging (DKI), fractional order calculus (FROC), and intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) models.
  • Univariate and multivariate logistic regression for feature selection and model building.
  • Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses for performance evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • A combined model integrating CTRW, DKI, FROC, and IVIM demonstrated superior performance (AUC=0.836) in distinguishing squamous cell carcinoma from adenocarcinoma compared to individual models.
    • The combined model also showed improved prediction for tumor differentiation degree (AUC=0.839 vs. DKI AUC=0.697).
    • DKI and FROC models were established for predicting FIGO stage with no significant difference among models.
    • FROC and the combined model showed significantly higher predictive ability for p16 expression (AUC=0.850, 0.859) compared to the DKI model (AUC=0.693).

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple non-Gaussian diffusion models combined with whole-tumor histogram analysis show significant potential for assessing CC aggressiveness.
    • This approach can aid in differentiating CC subtypes, predicting tumor differentiation, and assessing p16 expression, contributing to personalized treatment strategies.