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ArticleScientific reports2024

Dual-layer detector spectral CT-based machine learning models in the differential diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules.

Hui Lu, Kaifang Liu, Huan Zhao, Yongqiang Wang, Bo Shi

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Hui LuSchool of Medical Imaging, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, China.
Kaifang LiuDepartment of Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, 210000, China.
Huan ZhaoSchool of Medical Imaging, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, China.
Yongqiang WangSchool of Medical Imaging, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, China.
Bo ShiSchool of Medical Imaging, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, China. shibo@bbmc.edu.cn.

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The benign and malignant status of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) is a key determinant of treatment decisions. The main objective of this study was to validate the efficacy of machine learning (ML) models featured with dual-layer detector spectral computed tomography (DLCT) parameters in identifying the benign and malignant status of SPNs. 250 patients with pathologically confirmed SPN were included in this study. 8 quantitative and 16 derived parameters were obtained based on the regions of interest of the lesions on the patients' DLCT chest enhancement images. 6 ML models were constructed from 10 parameters selected after combining the patients' clinical parameters, including gender, age, and smoking history. The logistic regression model showed the best diagnostic performance with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.812, accuracy of 0.813, sensitivity of 0.750 and specificity of 0.791 on the test set. The results suggest that the ML models based on DLCT parameters are superior to the traditional CT parameter models in identifying the benign and malignant nature of SPNs, and have greater potential for application.

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Lung NeoplasmsSolitary Pulmonary NoduleDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansROC CurveTomography, X-Ray ComputedDual-layer detector spectral CTLogistic regressionMachine learningSolitary pulmonary nodules

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