Diagnostic Utility of Radiomics in Thyroid and Head and Neck Cancers

Overview

Journal Front Oncol

Specialty Oncology

Date 2021 Jul 26

PMID 34307123

Citations 6

Authors

Maryam Gul

Kimberley-Jane C Bonjoc

David Gorlin

Chi Wah Wong

Amirah Salem

Vincent La

Aleksandr Filippov

Abbas Chaudhry

Muhammad H Imam

Ammar A Chaudhry

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Abstract

Radiomics is an emerging field in radiology that utilizes advanced statistical data characterizing algorithms to evaluate medical imaging and objectively quantify characteristics of a given disease. Due to morphologic heterogeneity and genetic variation intrinsic to neoplasms, radiomics have the potential to provide a unique insight into the underlying tumor and tumor microenvironment. Radiomics has been gaining popularity due to potential applications in disease quantification, predictive modeling, treatment planning, and response assessment - paving way for the advancement of personalized medicine. However, producing a reliable radiomic model requires careful evaluation and construction to be translated into clinical practices that have varying software and/or medical equipment. We aim to review the diagnostic utility of radiomics in otorhinolaryngology, including both cancers of the head and neck as well as the thyroid.

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