Radiomics-driven spectral profiling of six kidney stone types with monoenergetic CT reconstructions in photon-counting CT.
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| Title: | Radiomics-driven spectral profiling of six kidney stone types with monoenergetic CT reconstructions in photon-counting CT. |
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| Authors: | Hertel, Alexander1 (AUTHOR) alexander.hertel@umm.de, Froelich, Matthias F.1 (AUTHOR), Overhoff, Daniel1,2 (AUTHOR), Nestler, Tim3,4 (AUTHOR), Faby, Sebastian5 (AUTHOR), Jürgens, Markus5 (AUTHOR), Schmidt, Bernhard5 (AUTHOR), Vellala, Abhinay1 (AUTHOR), Hesse, Albrecht6 (AUTHOR), Nörenberg, Dominik1 (AUTHOR), Stoll, Rico3 (AUTHOR), Schmelz, Hans3 (AUTHOR), Schoenberg, Stefan O.1 (AUTHOR), Waldeck, Stephan2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Radiology. Jun2025, Vol. 35 Issue 6, p3120-3130. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Kidney stones, Radiomics, Urinary calculi, Individualized medicine, Spectral imaging, Dual energy CT (Tomography), Machine learning, Computed tomography |
| Abstract: | Objectives: Urolithiasis, a common and painful urological condition, is influenced by factors such as lifestyle, genetics, and medication. Differentiating between different types of kidney stones is crucial for personalized therapy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) in combination with radiomics and machine learning to develop a method for automated and detailed characterization of kidney stones. This approach aims to enhance the accuracy and detail of stone classification beyond what is achievable with conventional computed tomography (CT) and dual-energy CT (DECT). Materials and methods: In this ex vivo study, 135 kidney stones were first classified using infrared spectroscopy. All stones were then scanned in a PCCT embedded in a phantom. Various monoenergetic reconstructions were generated, and radiomics features were extracted. Statistical analysis was performed using Random Forest (RF) classifiers for both individual reconstructions and a combined model. Results: The combined model, using radiomics features from all monoenergetic reconstructions, significantly outperformed individual reconstructions and SPP parameters, with an AUC of 0.95 and test accuracy of 0.81 for differentiating all six stone types. Feature importance analysis identified key parameters, including NGTDM_Strength and wavelet-LLH_firstorder_Variance. Conclusion: This ex vivo study demonstrates that radiomics-driven PCCT analysis can improve differentiation between kidney stone subtypes. The combined model outperformed individual monoenergetic levels, highlighting the potential of spectral profiling in PCCT to optimize treatment through image-based strategies. Key Points: QuestionHow can photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) combined with radiomics improve the differentiation of kidney stone types beyond conventional CT and dual-energy CT, enhancing personalized therapy? FindingsOur ex vivo study demonstrates that a combined spectral-driven radiomics model achieved 95% AUC and 81% test accuracy in differentiating six kidney stone types. Clinical relevanceImplementing PCCT-based spectral-driven radiomics allows for precise non-invasive differentiation of kidney stone types, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy and more personalized, effective treatment strategies, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures and recurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objectives: Urolithiasis, a common and painful urological condition, is influenced by factors such as lifestyle, genetics, and medication. Differentiating between different types of kidney stones is crucial for personalized therapy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) in combination with radiomics and machine learning to develop a method for automated and detailed characterization of kidney stones. This approach aims to enhance the accuracy and detail of stone classification beyond what is achievable with conventional computed tomography (CT) and dual-energy CT (DECT). Materials and methods: In this ex vivo study, 135 kidney stones were first classified using infrared spectroscopy. All stones were then scanned in a PCCT embedded in a phantom. Various monoenergetic reconstructions were generated, and radiomics features were extracted. Statistical analysis was performed using Random Forest (RF) classifiers for both individual reconstructions and a combined model. Results: The combined model, using radiomics features from all monoenergetic reconstructions, significantly outperformed individual reconstructions and SPP parameters, with an AUC of 0.95 and test accuracy of 0.81 for differentiating all six stone types. Feature importance analysis identified key parameters, including NGTDM_Strength and wavelet-LLH_firstorder_Variance. Conclusion: This ex vivo study demonstrates that radiomics-driven PCCT analysis can improve differentiation between kidney stone subtypes. The combined model outperformed individual monoenergetic levels, highlighting the potential of spectral profiling in PCCT to optimize treatment through image-based strategies. Key Points: QuestionHow can photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) combined with radiomics improve the differentiation of kidney stone types beyond conventional CT and dual-energy CT, enhancing personalized therapy? FindingsOur ex vivo study demonstrates that a combined spectral-driven radiomics model achieved 95% AUC and 81% test accuracy in differentiating six kidney stone types. Clinical relevanceImplementing PCCT-based spectral-driven radiomics allows for precise non-invasive differentiation of kidney stone types, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy and more personalized, effective treatment strategies, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures and recurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09387994 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00330-024-11262-w |
