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MRI texture analysis in differentiating luminal A and luminal B breast cancer molecular subtypes - a feasibility study

Authors: Holli-Helenius K, Salminen A, Rinta-Kiikka I, Koskivuo I, Brück N, Boström P, Parkkola R

Publication year: 2017

Journal: BMC Medical Imaging

Article number: 69

Volume: 17

First page : 69

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 1471-2342

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-017-0239-z

Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/Publication/28330596

Abstract

Conclusions

Texture features which measure randomness, heterogeneity or smoothness and homogeneity may either directly or indirectly reflect underlying growth patterns of breast tumours. TA and volumetric analysis may provide a way to evaluate the biologic aggressiveness of breast tumours and provide aid in decisions regarding therapeutic efficacy.

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