Radiogenomics: bridging imaging and genomics

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2019 Jun;44(6):1960-1984. doi: 10.1007/s00261-019-02028-w.

Abstract

From diagnostics to prognosis to response prediction, new applications for radiomics are rapidly being developed. One of the fastest evolving branches involves linking imaging phenotypes to the tumor genetic profile, a field commonly referred to as "radiogenomics." In this review, a general outline of radiogenomic literature concerning prominent mutations across different tumor sites will be provided. The field of radiogenomics originates from image processing techniques developed decades ago; however, many technical and clinical challenges still need to be addressed. Nevertheless, increasingly accurate and robust radiogenomic models are being presented and the future appears to be bright.

Keywords: Brain neoplasms; Breast neoplasms; Colorectal neoplasms; Genomics; Kidney neoplasms; Liver neoplasms; Lung neoplasms; Prostate neoplasms; Quantitative imaging; Radiogenomics; Radiomics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Genomics / trends*
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology / trends*
  • Phenotype
  • Precision Medicine / methods*
  • Radiology / trends*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor