Machine Learning in Neurooncology Imaging: From Study Request to Diagnosis and Treatment

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2019 Jan;212(1):52-56. doi: 10.2214/AJR.18.20328. Epub 2018 Nov 7.

Abstract

Objective: Machine learning has potential to play a key role across a variety of medical imaging applications. This review seeks to elucidate the ways in which machine learning can aid and enhance diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in neurooncology.

Conclusion: Given the rapid pace of development in machine learning over the past several years, a basic proficiency of the key tenets and use cases in the field is critical to assessing potential opportunities and challenges of this exciting new technology.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; neuroimaging; neurooncology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Machine Learning*
  • Neuroimaging*