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A convolutional neural network to filter artifacts in spectroscopic MRI.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Proton MRSI is a noninvasive modality capable of generating volumetric maps of in vivo tissue metabolism without the need for ionizing radiation or injected contrast agent. Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging has been shown to be a viable imaging modality for studying several neuropathologies. However, a key hurdle in the routine clinical adoption of MRSI is the presence of spectral artifacts that can arise from a number of sources, possibly leading to false information. METHODS:A deep learning model was developed that was capable of identifying and filtering out poor quality spectra. The core of the model used a tiled convolutional neural network that analyzed frequency-domain spectra to detect artifacts. RESULTS:When compared with a panel of MRS experts, our convolutional neural network achieved high sensitivity and specificity with an area under the curve of 0.95. A visualization scheme was implemented to better understand how the convolutional neural network made its judgement on single-voxel or multivoxel MRSI, and the convolutional neural network was embedded into a pipeline capable of producing whole-brain spectroscopic MRI volumes in real time. CONCLUSION:The fully automated method for assessment of spectral quality provides a valuable tool to support clinical MRSI or spectroscopic MRI studies for use in fields such as adaptive radiation therapy planning.

SUBMITTER: Gurbani SS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6107370 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A convolutional neural network to filter artifacts in spectroscopic MRI.

Gurbani Saumya S SS Schreibmann Eduard E Maudsley Andrew A AA Cordova James Scott JS Soher Brian J BJ Poptani Harish H Verma Gaurav G Barker Peter B PB Shim Hyunsuk H Cooper Lee A D LAD

Magnetic resonance in medicine 20180309 5

<h4>Purpose</h4>Proton MRSI is a noninvasive modality capable of generating volumetric maps of in vivo tissue metabolism without the need for ionizing radiation or injected contrast agent. Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging has been shown to be a viable imaging modality for studying several neuropathologies. However, a key hurdle in the routine clinical adoption of MRSI is the presence of spectral artifacts that can arise from a number of sources, possibly leading to false information.<h4> ...[more]

PMID: 29520831

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