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Identifying texture features from structural magnetic resonance imaging scans associated with Tourette's syndrome
Murilo Costa de Barros1, Kauê Tartarotti Nepomuceno Duarte2, Chia-Jui Hsu3
1University of Campinas, School of Technology, Computing Visual Laboratory, Limeira, Brazil.
Journal of Medical Imaging (Bellingham, Wash.)
|March 3, 2025
Summary
Tourette syndrome (TS) diagnosis can be improved using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) texture features. This method identifies key brain region changes, aiding in accurate TS detection and understanding.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Machine Learning
Background:
- Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting individuals aged 2-18, characterized by involuntary motor and vocal tics.
- Current management for TS involves temporary symptom control, lacking a definitive diagnostic tool for accurate differentiation.
- Neurophysiological and neuroanatomical changes are primary features of TS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the diagnosis of Tourette syndrome (TS) by classifying structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) scans.
- To identify specific neuroanatomical regions associated with TS through advanced image analysis.
Main Methods:
- Acquisition of pediatric MRI data.
- Pre-processing of images using reesurfer software for anatomical segmentation.
- Extraction of texture features from volumetric images.
- Classification of TS using support vector machine and naive Bayes algorithms.
Main Results:
- Significant alterations were observed in limbic system regions (thalamus, amygdala) and non-limbic regions (medial orbitofrontal cortex, insula).
- These identified regions are strongly associated with the presence of Tourette syndrome.
Conclusions:
- Texture features from sMRI scans can assist in diagnosing TS.
- The proposed methodology shows potential for improving diagnostic accuracy and understanding the neuroanatomical basis of TS.
