Deep learning nomogram based on Gd-EOB-DTPA MRI for predicting early recurrence in hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy

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OBJECTIVES: The accurate prediction of post-hepatectomy early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is crucial for decision-making regarding postoperative adjuvant treatment and monitoring. We aimed to explore the feasibility of deep learning (DL) features derived from gadoxetate disodium (Gd-EOB-DTPA) MRI, qualitative features, and clinical variables for predicting early recurrence.

METHODS: In this bicentric study, 285 patients with HCC who underwent Gd-EOB-DTPA MRI before resection were divided into training (n = 195) and validation (n = 90) sets. DL features were extracted from contrast-enhanced MRI images using VGGNet-19. Three feature selection methods and five classification methods were combined for DL signature construction. Subsequently, an mp-MR DL signature fused with multiphase DL signatures of contrast-enhanced images was constructed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify early recurrence risk factors including mp-MR DL signature, microvascular invasion (MVI), and tumor number. A DL nomogram was built by incorporating deep features and significant clinical variables to achieve early recurrence prediction.

RESULTS: MVI (p = 0.039), tumor number (p = 0.001), and mp-MR DL signature (p < 0.001) were independent risk factors for early recurrence. The DL nomogram outperformed the clinical nomogram in the training set (AUC: 0.949 vs. 0.751; p < 0.001) and validation set (AUC: 0.909 vs. 0.715; p = 0.002). Excellent DL nomogram calibration was achieved in both training and validation sets. Decision curve analysis confirmed the clinical usefulness of DL nomogram.

CONCLUSION: The proposed DL nomogram was superior to the clinical nomogram in predicting early recurrence for HCC patients after hepatectomy.

KEY POINTS: • Deep learning signature based on Gd-EOB-DTPA MRI was the predominant independent predictor of early recurrence for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after hepatectomy. • Deep learning nomogram based on clinical factors and Gd-EOB-DTPA MRI features is promising for predicting early recurrence of HCC. • Deep learning nomogram outperformed the conventional clinical nomogram in predicting early recurrence.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:33

Enthalten in:

European radiology - 33(2023), 7 vom: 14. Juli, Seite 4949-4961

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yan, Meng [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Xiao [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Bin [VerfasserIn]
Geng, Zhijun [VerfasserIn]
Xie, Chuanmiao [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Wei [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Shuixing [VerfasserIn]
Qi, Zhendong [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Ting [VerfasserIn]
Ke, Qiying [VerfasserIn]
Li, Xinming [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Shutong [VerfasserIn]
Quan, Xianyue [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Contrast Media
Deep learning
Gadolinium DTPA
Gadolinium ethoxybenzyl DTPA
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Journal Article
K2I13DR72L
Magnetic resonance imaging
Nomograms
Recurrence

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Date Completed 26.06.2023

Date Revised 10.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00330-023-09419-0

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM352935375