Aurora: Open-Access Web Application for Structured Neuroradiology Report and Score Calculation

Area of Science:

• Neuroimaging
• Neurology
• Radiology

Background:

• Standardized reporting is crucial for neuroimaging interpretation in neurological disorders.
• Existing tools often lack comprehensive features for dementia and movement disorders.
• Neuroradiologists and radiologists require efficient, validated reporting workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce Aurora, an open-source web application for structured, standardized neuroimaging reporting.
• To provide validated atrophy scales and systematic criteria for small vessel disease assessment.
• To integrate built-in calculators for key dementia and movement disorder metrics.

Main Methods:

• Development of an open-source web application (Aurora).
• Inclusion of validated atrophy scales (MTA, GCA, ERICA, Koedam posterior atrophy).
• Implementation of STRIVE-2 criteria for small vessel disease reporting.
• Integration of calculators for midbrain/pons measurements, MRPI, and MRPI 2.0.
• Provision of literature-based guidance and annotated examples.

Main Results:

• Aurora offers a stepwise workflow for neuroimaging evaluation and reporting.
• The platform generates structured reports in English (US) and Portuguese (PT).
• It unifies standardized reporting and metric calculation for dementia and movement disorders.

Conclusions:

• Aurora is the first freely available platform to combine standardized reporting and calculation for dementia and movement disorders.
• It empowers neuroradiologists and radiologists with validated tools for improved diagnostic accuracy.
• The application promotes consistent and high-quality reporting in neuroimaging.