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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal oncology2025

Noninvasive prediction of microsatellite instability in stage II/III rectal cancer using dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging radiomics.

Chao-Yang Zheng, Jia-Min Zhang, Qian-Sen Lin, Tao Lian, Liang-Pan Shi, Jie-Yun Chen, Ya-Li Cai

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Chao-Yang ZhengDepartment of Radiology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China.
Jia-Min ZhangDepartment of Radiology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China.
Qian-Sen LinDepartment of Radiology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China.
Tao LianDepartment of Radiology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China.
Liang-Pan ShiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China.
Jie-Yun ChenDepartment of Radiology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China.
Ya-Li CaiDepartment of Radiology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, Fujian Province, China. a13178082309@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundColorectal cancer stands among the most prevalent digestive system malignancies. The microsatellite instability (MSI) profile plays a crucial role in determining patient outcomes and therapy responsiveness. Traditional MSI evaluation methods require invasive tissue sampling, are lengthy, and can be compromised by intratumoral heterogeneity.

aimTo establish a non-invasive technique utilizing dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) radiomics and machine learning algorithms to determine MSI status in patients with intermediate-stage rectal cancer.

methodsThis retrospective analysis examined 120 individuals diagnosed with stage II/III rectal cancer [30 MSI-high (MSI-H) and 90 microsatellite stability (MSS)/MSI-low (MSI-L) cases]. We extracted comprehensive radiomics signatures from DCE-MRI scans, encompassing textural parameters that reflect tumor heterogeneity, shape-based metrics, and histogram-derived statistical values. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression facilitated feature selection, while predictive frameworks were developed using various classification algorithms (logistic regression, support vector machine, and random forest). Performance assessment utilized separate training and validation cohorts.

resultsOur investigation uncovered distinctive imaging characteristics between MSI-H and MSS/MSI-L neoplasms. MSI-H tumors exhibited significantly elevated entropy values (7.84 ± 0.92

conclusionDCE-MRI radiomics features interpreted through machine learning frameworks offer an effective strategy for MSI status assessment in intermediate-stage rectal cancer.

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Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imagingMachine learningMicrosatellite instabilityRadiomicsRectal cancer

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