Publications by authors named "Carlos Gonzalez-Baerga"
Investigation of radiomic features on MRI images to identify extraprostatic extension in prostate cancer.
Comput Methods Programs Biomed
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on identifying extraprostatic extension (EPE) in prostate cancer patients using advanced imaging techniques, highlighting its importance for treatment outcomes.
- Researchers analyzed MRI scans from 20 patients who underwent surgery, extracting over 200 radiomic features to help differentiate between EPE and non-EPE lesions.
- The results showed that an MLP neural network model using 18 key features could accurately predict EPE, achieving a sensitivity of 75%, specificity of 79%, and an area-under-curve (AUC) of 0.82, indicating promising predictive capability.
Background: This study aimed to determine the relationship between preoperative arterial calcifications and postoperative outcomes after Ivor Lewis esophagectomies.
Methods: This was a single-center retrospective review of Ivor Lewis esophagectomies from 2013 to 2018. Preoperative CT imaging was reviewed, and arterial calcifications were graded (absent, minor, or major) in various locations.
The FIGO endometrial cancer staging system recently released updated guidance based on clinical evidence gathered after the previous version was published in 2009. Different imaging modalities are beneficial across various stages of endometrial cancer (EC) management. Additionally, ongoing research studies are aimed at improving imaging in EC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWerner Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by premature aging and increased risk of malignancies due to gene mutations associated with DNA stability. We present the first case report of a 29-year-old Hispanic female with WS diagnosed with breast cancer. Diagnostic mammography and ultrasound, breast MRI and PET examinations revealed two lesions biopsy proven as invasive ductal carcinoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe retroperitoneum, a complex anatomical space within the abdominopelvic region, encompasses various vital abdominal organs. It is compartmentalized by fascial planes and contains potential spaces critical in multiple disease processes, including inflammatory effusions, hematomas, and neoplastic conditions. A comprehensive understanding of the retroperitoneum and its potential spaces is essential for radiologists in identifying and accurately describing the extent of abdominopelvic disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Radiomics can assess prognostic factors in several types of tumors, but considering its prognostic ability in pancreatic cancer has been lacking.
Aim: To evaluate the performance of two different radiomics software in assessing survival outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed pretreatment contrast-enhanced dual-energy computed tomography images from 48 patients with biopsy-confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who later underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiation and surgery.