Radiomics analysis for pathological classification prediction in BI-RADS category 4 mammographic calcifications.

Abstract

e13055 Background: To establish and validate a radiomics-based imaging diagnostic model to predict Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) category 4 calcification of breast with mammographic images before biopsy and assess its value. Methods: A total of 212 BI-RADS category 4 pathology-proven mammographic calcifications without obvious mass on mammography were retrospectively enrolled (159 in primary cohort and 53 in validation cohort). All patients received ultrasound inspection and the results were available. 8286 radiomic features were extracted from each mammography images. We utilized machine learning to build a radiomic signature based on optimal features. Independent clinical factors were selected by multivariable logistic regression analysis, and we incorporated the radiomic signatures and risk clinical factors to build a radiomic nomogram. The performance of the radiomic nomogram were assessed by the area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC). Results: Six features were selected to develop the radiomic signatures based on the primary cohort. Combining with menopausal states, the individualized radiomic nomogram reached an AUC of 0.803 in the validation cohorts, and its clinical utility was confirmed by the decision curve analysis. The difference was significant between the AUC value of differentiating results of the radiomic nomogram compared with ultrasound, mammography and combined modality respectively(p < 0.05 in all three groups). Especially, for patients with MG+/US- calcifications, radiomics nomogram can be screen out benign calcifications. Conclusions: Based on mammographic radiomics, we developed a method for prediction of pathological classification in BI-RADS IV calcification, which has a certain predictive effect.