BIROS, Marek, Daniel KVAK, Jakub DANDAR, Robert HRUBY, Eva JANU, Anora ATAKHANOVA and Mugahed A AL-ANTARI. Enhancing Accuracy in Breast Density Assessment Using Deep Learning: A Multicentric, Multi-Reader Study. Diagnostics. Basel: MPDI, 2024, vol. 14, No 11, p. 1-14. ISSN 2075-4418. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14111117.
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Original name Enhancing Accuracy in Breast Density Assessment Using Deep Learning: A Multicentric, Multi-Reader Study
Authors BIROS, Marek (203 Czech Republic), Daniel KVAK (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Jakub DANDAR (203 Czech Republic), Robert HRUBY (203 Czech Republic), Eva JANU (203 Czech Republic), Anora ATAKHANOVA and Mugahed A AL-ANTARI.
Edition Diagnostics, Basel, MPDI, 2024, 2075-4418.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30204 Oncology
Country of publisher Switzerland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor Impact factor: 3.600 in 2022
Organization unit Faculty of Medicine
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14111117
UT WoS 001245417000001
Keywords in English BI-RADS; breast density; computer-aided diagnosis; deep learning; full-field digital mammography; medical image processing
Tags 14110528, rivok
Tags International impact, Reviewed
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Abstract
The evaluation of mammographic breast density, a critical indicator of breast cancer risk, is traditionally performed by radiologists via visual inspection of mammography images, utilizing the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) breast density categories. However, this method is subject to substantial interobserver variability, leading to inconsistencies and potential inaccuracies in density assessment and subsequent risk estimations. To address this, we present a deep learning-based automatic detection algorithm (DLAD) designed for the automated evaluation of breast density. Our multicentric, multi-reader study leverages a diverse dataset of 122 full-field digital mammography studies (488 images in CC and MLO projections) sourced from three institutions. We invited two experienced radiologists to conduct a retrospective analysis, establishing a ground truth for 72 mammography studies (BI-RADS class A: 18, BI-RADS class B: 43, BI-RADS class C: 7, BI-RADS class D: 4). The efficacy of the DLAD was then compared to the performance of five independent radiologists with varying levels of experience. The DLAD showed robust performance, achieving an accuracy of 0.819 (95% CI: 0.736-0.903), along with an F1 score of 0.798 (0.594-0.905), precision of 0.806 (0.596-0.896), recall of 0.830 (0.650-0.946), and a Cohen's Kappa (kappa) of 0.708 (0.562-0.841). The algorithm achieved robust performance that matches and in four cases exceeds that of individual radiologists. The statistical analysis did not reveal a significant difference in accuracy between DLAD and the radiologists, underscoring the model's competitive diagnostic alignment with professional radiologist assessments. These results demonstrate that the deep learning-based automatic detection algorithm can enhance the accuracy and consistency of breast density assessments, offering a reliable tool for improving breast cancer screening outcomes.
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