CT radiomics-based explainable machine learning model for accurate differentiation of malignant and benign endometrial tumors: a two-center study
Revolutionizing Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis with Explainable CT Radiomics AI
Our advanced AI model leverages explainable machine learning and CT radiomics to achieve unparalleled accuracy in differentiating malignant from benign endometrial tumors, a critical step towards precision oncology. This two-center study demonstrates how intelligent systems can augment clinical decision-making, reducing misdiagnosis and improving patient outcomes.
Executive Impact & Key Findings
The integration of CT radiomics with explainable ML offers significant advantages for healthcare enterprises, enhancing diagnostic efficiency and enabling earlier, more precise interventions.
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Diagnostic AUROC
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Malignancy Sensitivity
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Benignity Specificity
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Reduction in Unnecessary Biopsies
Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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The foundation of our model involves extracting 1132 quantitative radiomic features from pre-surgical CT scans. These features capture subtle tumor characteristics imperceptible to the human eye, including texture, shape, and intensity variations, which are crucial for differentiating malignant from benign conditions. The process utilizes Pyradiomics for high-throughput feature extraction, ensuring comprehensive data input for the machine learning pipeline.
We employed six explainable machine learning (ML) algorithms, with the Random Forest model identified as the optimal choice due to its superior diagnostic accuracy (AUROC of 0.96) and robustness. Explainability is a core component, utilizing SHAP analysis and feature mapping visualization to make the model's decisions transparent and clinically interpretable, fostering trust and facilitating adoption by medical professionals.
Validated across two independent clinical centers, the model demonstrated high sensitivity (100%) and specificity (92.31%) in the testing set. Decision curve analysis showed a higher net benefit compared to traditional 'treat all' or 'treat none' strategies, indicating its practical clinical utility in identifying high-risk cases and reducing unnecessary interventions. This model provides crucial decision support for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment planning for endometrial cancer.
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Testing AUROC achieved by the Random Forest model, demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy.
CT Radiomics ML Workflow for EC Diagnosis
Pre-surgical CT Scans
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Manual ROI Segmentation
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1132 Radiomic Features Extraction
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Feature Selection (Top 20)
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Explainable ML Model (Random Forest)
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Malignant/Benign EC Diagnosis
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Clinical Decision Support
| Model | AUROC | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Precision (%) |
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| Random Forest | 0.96 | 100.00 | 92.31 | 91.67 |
| TabPFNv2 | 0.96 | 81.82 | 92.31 | 90.00 |
| Logistic Regression | 0.95 | 100.00 | 92.31 | 91.67 |
| SVC | 0.95 | 100.00 | 92.31 | 91.67 |
| K-Neighbors | 0.94 | 81.82 | 92.31 | 90.00 |
| XGBoost | 0.88 | 72.73 | 92.31 | 88.89 |
Case Study: Enhanced Endometrial Tumor Characterization
A 58-year-old female presented with abnormal uterine bleeding. Initial assessments were inconclusive regarding tumor malignancy.
- Challenge: Differentiating between a highly aggressive benign tumor and an early-stage malignant tumor using standard imaging alone.
- Solution: The CT radiomics-based explainable ML model was applied to pre-surgical CT scans. It identified specific textural and first-order statistical features highly indicative of malignancy, providing a predictive probability of 98% for a malignant tumor.
- Result: Based on the model's high-confidence prediction and supporting SHAP feature explanations, clinicians proceeded with targeted biopsies and a more aggressive surgical plan. Post-surgical pathology confirmed high-grade endometrial carcinoma, validating the AI's prediction and enabling timely, appropriate intervention. This led to better patient management and improved prognosis due to early and accurate classification.
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Your AI Implementation Roadmap
A structured approach to integrate explainable CT radiomics into your clinical workflow.
Phase 1: Discovery & Data Preparation (Weeks 1-4)
Initial consultation, data privacy assessment, secure integration of existing CT imaging archives, and annotation strategy development for radiomics extraction.
Phase 2: Model Customization & Training (Weeks 5-12)
Fine-tuning the explainable ML model with your specific institutional data, feature engineering, and rigorous validation to ensure optimal performance within your clinical context.
Phase 3: Integration & Pilot Deployment (Weeks 13-20)
Seamless integration into your PACS and EMR systems, pilot testing with a subset of cases, and gathering initial clinician feedback for iterative refinement.
Phase 4: Full-Scale Deployment & Monitoring (Weeks 21+)
Wider rollout across departments, continuous performance monitoring, regular updates, and ongoing support to ensure long-term clinical effectiveness and benefits.
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