Mingxia Zhang, Ling Li, Meng Huo, Lei Sun, Chunyan Zhang, Ying Sun, Rengui Wang
{"title":"Imaging and Clinical Features of Primary Thoracic Lymphangioma.","authors":"Mingxia Zhang, Ling Li, Meng Huo, Lei Sun, Chunyan Zhang, Ying Sun, Rengui Wang","doi":"10.2174/0115734056346925241226125948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056346925241226125948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Primary thoracic lymphangioma is a rare disease. Most of the previous studies are comprised of individual case reports, with a very limited number of patients included.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to investigate the chest computed tomography (CT) imaging features and clinical manifestations of thoracic lymphangioma, thereby enhancing our understanding of the condition.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 62 patients diagnosed with thoracic lymphangioma, comprising 32 males and 30 females. The study focused on analyzing the chest CT imaging features and the clinical manifestations observed in these patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence rates of thoracic lymphangioma did not differ significantly between males and females; however, it was more frequently observed in children and adolescents. The most common clinical symptoms included cough, fever, chylothorax, chylous pericardium, and lymphedema. The mediastinum (82.3%) emerged as the most frequent location for thoracic lymphangioma, followed by the chest wall (62.9%), bone (40.3%), and pleura (32.3%). Pulmonary lymphangioma, the least prevalent subtype (19.4%), exhibited a propensity to induce respiratory symptoms, frequently manifesting as a generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA). Furthermore, elevated levels of D-dimer were detected in 34 patients (54.8%) with thoracic lymphangioma.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Imaging examinations play a crucial role in assisting clinicians in making more accurate early diagnoses of thoracic lymphangioma. They are also helpful for assessing the extent of systemic infiltration and enhancing diagnostic precision. With radiological assessment, clinicians could more readily select appropriate therapeutic treatments and monitor the progression of follow-up care.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142958911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Praveen M Yogendra, Oliver James Nickalls, Chi Long Ho
{"title":"Leptomeningeal Masses or Masquerades: A Spectrum of Diseases with Leptomeningeal Enhancement and their Mimics.","authors":"Praveen M Yogendra, Oliver James Nickalls, Chi Long Ho","doi":"10.2174/0115734056340774241227080230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056340774241227080230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Leptomeningeal enhancement, visible on MRI, can indicate a variety of diseases, both neoplastic and non-neoplastic.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This comprehensive pictorial review aims to equip radiologists and trainees with a thorough understanding of the diverse imaging presentations of leptomeningeal disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Drawing from a retrospective analysis of MRI scans conducted between 1 January 2008 and 30 September 2022, at two tertiary teaching hospitals in Singapore, this review covers a wide range of conditions. Case Collection: The main neoplastic conditions discussed include leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, myelomatosis, schwannoma, CNS lymphoma, and pineal region tumors. Additionally, the review addresses non-neoplastic enhancements such as meningoencephalitis, intracranial hypotension, cerebral ischemia/infarction, epidural lipomatosis, syringomyelia, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>By highlighting the imaging features and patterns associated with these conditions, the review underscores the critical role of accurate diagnosis and timely management in improving patient outcomes. Enhanced understanding of these conditions can significantly improve patient outcomes through timely and effective therapeutic interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142958912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyo Jeong Lee, Chang Hoon Oh, Soo Buem Cho, Sang Lim Choi
{"title":"Clinical Outcomes of Total or Partial Renal Artery Embolization in Patients with Spontaneous Renal Bleeding.","authors":"Hyo Jeong Lee, Chang Hoon Oh, Soo Buem Cho, Sang Lim Choi","doi":"10.2174/0115734056355268241230071424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056355268241230071424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate renal artery embolization in patients with spontaneous renal artery bleeding based on detailed angiographic findings and a comprehensive analysis of its efficacy and clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of renal artery embolization in 18 cases among 15 patients (11 men and 4 women; mean age: 57.9 years) treated for spontaneous renal bleeding at our institution between March 2017 and October 2023. Data derived from abdominal computed tomography (CT) and arteriography were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of embolization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most patients had end-stage renal disease or renal atrophy, with common findings on CT scans, including signs of active bleeding in 66.7% (10/15) and hematoma extending to the retroperitoneal space in 53.3% (8/15). Microcoils were commonly used for embolization (n = 10), with a technical success rate of 100% and primary and final clinical success rates of 80% and 100%, respectively. No major complications were reported during the follow-up, and clinical improvement was observed in all patients who underwent total embolization, with few instances of reduced hematoma size and renal atrophy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Transarterial embolization is safe and effective for controlling spontaneous renal hemorrhage.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142958909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohd Munazzer Ansari, Shailendra Kumar, Md Belal Bin Heyat, Hadaate Ullah, Mohd Ammar Bin Hayat, Sumbul, Saba Parveen, Ahmad Ali, Tao Zhang
{"title":"SVMVGGNet-16: A Novel Machine and Deep Learning Based Approaches for Lung Cancer Detection Using Combined SVM and VGGNet-16.","authors":"Mohd Munazzer Ansari, Shailendra Kumar, Md Belal Bin Heyat, Hadaate Ullah, Mohd Ammar Bin Hayat, Sumbul, Saba Parveen, Ahmad Ali, Tao Zhang","doi":"10.2174/0115734056348824241224100809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056348824241224100809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, necessitating early and accurate detection methods. Our study aims to enhance lung cancer detection by integrating VGGNet-16 form of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Support Vector Machines (SVM) into a hybrid model (SVMVGGNet-16), leveraging the strengths of both models for high accuracy and reliability in classifying lung cancer types in different 4 classes such as adenocarcinoma (ADC), large cell carcinoma (LCC), Normal, and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the LIDC-IDRI dataset, we pre-processed images with a median filter and histogram equalization, segmented lung tumors through thresholding and edge detection, and extracted geometric features such as area, perimeter, eccentricity, compactness, and circularity. VGGNet-16 and SVM employed for feature extraction and classification, respectively. Performance matrices were evaluated using accuracy, AUC, recall, precision, and F1-score. Both VGGNet-16 and SVM underwent comparative analysis during the training, validation, and testing phases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The SVMVGGNet-16 model outperformed both, with a training accuracy (97.22%), AUC (99.42%), recall (94.22%), precision (95.28%), and F1- score (94.68%). In testing, our SVMVGGNet-16 model maintained high accuracy (96.72%), with an AUC (96.87%), recall (84.67%), precision (87.40%), and F1-score (85.73%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our experimental results demonstrate the potential of SVMVGGNet-16 in improving diagnostic performance, leading to earlier detection and better treatment outcomes. Future work includes refining the model, expanding datasets, conducting clinical trials, and integrating the system into clinical practice to ensure practical usability.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142958913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuan Yin, Dawa Ciren, Ciren Guojie, Guofu Zhang, Jimei Wang, He Zhang
{"title":"Intracranial Structural Malformations in Children in Tibet: CT and MRI Findings in a Single Tertiary Center.","authors":"Xuan Yin, Dawa Ciren, Ciren Guojie, Guofu Zhang, Jimei Wang, He Zhang","doi":"10.2174/0115734056321642241213103658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056321642241213103658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective of this study was to summarize the findings of children's intracranial congenital or developmental malformations found during imaging procedures in the Tibetan plateau.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed the imaging data of the suspected patients who presented with the central nervous system (CNS) malformations and were enrolled either through the clinic or after ultrasound examinations between June 2019 and June 2023 in our institution. All imaging data were interpreted by two experienced radiologists through consensus reading.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, we recruited 36 patients, including two neonates, 17 infants and 17 children. Seven cases underwent an MRI examination, while the others had a CT scan. Polygyria and pachygyria malformation were the most common type of congenital neurological malformations (7 cases, 31.8%), followed by cystic changes of the cerebral parenchyma (3 cases, 13.6%). Cerebral atrophy was the most common type of secondary CNS abnormality(8 cases, 57.1%), followed by communicative hydrocephalus (3 cases, 21.4%). Five patients in the congenital group and 4 patients in the secondary group had complex malformations. In the current study group, there were 8 deaths, 12 cases with neurological sequelae, 1 case with normal development, and 15 cases lost to follow-up. There were no significant differences between the primary and secondary CNS groups in terms of the outcome for both the infants and children groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CNS malformations in the Tibetan Plateau are associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Better utilization of imaging modalities could help design tailored treatments as early as possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tianyu Zhao, Chunjing Zhang, Hang Dai, Jingyu Li, Liguo Hao, Yanan Liu
{"title":"A Comparative Study of CT-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation and Targeted Therapy: Intervention Efficacy and Survival Rates in Lung Cancer Patients.","authors":"Tianyu Zhao, Chunjing Zhang, Hang Dai, Jingyu Li, Liguo Hao, Yanan Liu","doi":"10.2174/0115734056311827241211092432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056311827241211092432","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of CT-guided radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with targeted therapy in lung cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed 80 lung cancer patients. They were stratified into the Observation Group (OG, n=40, treated with CT-guided radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with targeted therapy) and the Control Group (CG, n=40, treated solely with targeted therapy).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The OG group reported 4 cases of Complete Response (CR), 24 cases of Partial Response (PR), 10 cases of Stable Disease (SD), and 2 cases of Progressive Disease (PD). The Overall Response Rate (ORR) was 70.00% (28/40), and the Disease Control Rate (DCR) was 95.00% (38/40). In contrast, the CG group exhibited 3 cases of CR, 20 cases of PR, 12 cases of SD, and 5 cases of PD. The ORR was 57.50% (23/40), and the DCR was 87.50% (35/40). The ORR and DCR in the OG group were significantly higher than those in the CG group. After 6 weeks of treatment, the levels of SCC, CEA, and CA125 in the OG group were significantly lower than those in the CG group; The CD4+ levels in the OG group were significantly higher and the CD8+ levels significantly lower than those in the CG group. A 24-month follow-up showed that the survival rate of the OG group was 47.50% (19/40), which was significantly higher than that of the CG group at 27.50% (11/40).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CT-guided radiofrequency ablation and targeted therapy have been proven effective in treating lung cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lightweight Lung-nodule Detection Model Combined with Multidimensional Attention Convolution.","authors":"He-He Huang, Yuetao Zhao, Sen-Yu Wei, Chen Zhao, Yu Shi, Yuan Li, Weijia Huang, Yifei Yang, Jianhua Xu","doi":"10.2174/0115734056310722241210055412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056310722241210055412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early and timely detection of pulmonary nodules and initiation treatment can substantially improve the survival rate of lung carcinoma. However, current detection methods based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) cannot easily detect pulmonary nodules owing to low detection accuracy and the difficulty in detecting small-sized pulmonary nodules; meanwhile, more accurate CNN-based models are slow and require high hardware specifications.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study is to develop a detection model that achieves both high accuracy and real-time performance, ensuring effective and timely results.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, based on YOLOv5s, a concentrated-comprehensive convolution (C3_ODC) module with multidimensional attention is designed in the convolutional layer of the original backbone network for enhancing the feature-extraction capabilities of the model. Moreover, lightweight convolution is combined with weighted bidirectional feature pyramid networks (BiFPNs) to form a GS-BiFPN structure that enhances the fusion of multiscale features while reducing the number of model parameters. Finally, Focal Loss is combined with the normalized Wasserstein distance (NWD) to optimize the loss function. Focal loss focuses on carcinoma-positive samples to mitigate class imbalance, whereas the NWD enhances the detection performance of small lung nodules.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In comparison experiments against the YOLOv5s, the proposed model improved the average precision by 8.7% and reduced the number of parameters and floating-point operations by 5.4% and 8.2%, respectively, while achieving 116.7 frames per second.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The proposed model balances high detection accuracy against real-time requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mengdi Zhang, Chao Bu, Kaiyu Jiang, Xiaozhou Long, Zhonghua Sun, Yunshan Cao, Yu Li
{"title":"Image Findings from Dual-phase Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography for Diagnosing Tuberculosis-associated Fibrosing Mediastinitis.","authors":"Mengdi Zhang, Chao Bu, Kaiyu Jiang, Xiaozhou Long, Zhonghua Sun, Yunshan Cao, Yu Li","doi":"10.2174/0115734056324457241218113104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056324457241218113104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Fibrosing mediastinitis (FM) is a rare and benign disease affecting the mediastinum and often causes pulmonary hypertension (PH). Timely diagnosis of PH caused by FM is clinically important to mitigate complications such as right heart failure in affected individuals. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the CT imaging characteristics of TB-related FM in patients with tuberculosis (TB). Additionally, the study investigates the underlying reasons contributing to the manifestation of symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From April 2007 to October 2020, high-resolution CT (HRCT) and dual-phase CT pulmonary angiography images of 64 patients with suspected FM diagnosed with PH at a tertiary hospital were examined. The imaging characteristics of these CT scans were analyzed, with a specific focus on the TB-FM involvement of the pulmonary veins, pulmonary arteries, and bronchi (down to the segment level).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>HRCT imaging revealed that fibrous tissue inside the mediastinum exhibited minimal or negligible reinforcement in TB-FM and diffuse fibrous infiltration in the mediastinum and hilar areas. Notably, segmental bronchial and pulmonary artery stenosis are more pronounced and frequently co-occurring than lobe-level stenosis. Pulmonary venous stenosis developed outside the pericardium, whereas pulmonary artery stenosis occurred outside the mediastinal pleura. Furthermore, no isolated FM involvement in pulmonary veins was noticed in this cohort.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HRCT imaging of TB-related FM presents unique features in certain regions of the bronchi, pulmonary veins, and pulmonary arteries. Thus, it is imperative to accurately identify fibrous tissue involvement in mediastinal lesions for proper diagnosis and management of TB-FM.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical Features and Ultrasonographic Manifestations of Retroperitoneal Nerve Sheath Tumors.","authors":"Xiaoqing Wang, Xiaoying Zhang, Rui Zhao, Yan Liu, Chaoyang Wen, Haining Zheng","doi":"10.2174/0115734056348636241213120140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056348636241213120140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Retroperitoneal nerve sheath tumors are uncommon, representing a small fraction of all primary retroperitoneal neoplasms. Accurate differentiation between benign and malignant forms is essential for optimal clinical management. This study assessed the clinical profiles and sonographic traits of retroperitoneal nerve sheath tumors with the goal of enhancing diagnostic precision and developing therapeutic strategies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with benign retroperitoneal nerve sheath tumors who completed surgical treatment and underwent ultrasound imaging was carried out. Tumors were classified based on sonographic features and blood flow characteristics as per Adler's grading system. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0. ROC curve analysis was carried out to determine the optimal diagnostic cutoff values.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 49 patients were included in the study. There were no significant variances in age, gender, or tumor localization among the groups. However, pronounced disparities were observed in tumor number, size, shape, definition of borders, internal echo pattern, structural composition, presence of calcification, and blood flow signals between the classic and malignant groups. Notably, malignant tumors tended to manifest as larger masses with indistinct margins and irregular shapes. The maximum tumor diameter emerged as a discriminating factor for malignancy, with a diagnostic cutoff of 9.9 cm, yielding an AUC of 0.754 from the ROC curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study outlines the distinctive clinical and sonographic features of retroperitoneal nerve sheath tumors, with a particular focus on malignant subtypes. Ultrasonography emerges as a valuable diagnostic tool, contributing to the differentiation of tumor categories and potentially to the development of targeted treatment strategies. The identification of specific sonographic markers may facilitate the early detection and detailed characterization of these tumors, which could contribute to improved patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploration of Cervical Cancer Image Processing and Detection Based on URCNNs.","authors":"Cheng Cheng, Yi Yang, Youshan Qu","doi":"10.2174/0115734056333197241211162651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056333197241211162651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cervical cancer is a prevalent malignancy among women, often asymptomatic in early stages, complicating detection.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to investigate innovative techniques for early cervical cancer detection using a novel U-RCNNS model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cervical epithelial cell images stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) were analyzed using the U-RCNNS model, which integrates U-Net for segmentation and R-CNN for object detection, incorporating dilated convolution techniques.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The U-RCNNS model significantly improved the accuracy of detecting and segmenting cervical cancer cells, with the enhanced Mask R-CNN showing notable advancements over the baseline model.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The U-RCNNS model presents a promising solution for early cervical cancer detection, offering improved accuracy compared to traditional methods and highlighting its potential for clinical application in early diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":54215,"journal":{"name":"Current Medical Imaging Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}