Abstract
We propose a novel framework for population analysis of DW-MRI data using the Tubular Surface Model. We focus on the Cingulum Bundle (CB)-a major tract for the Limbic System and the main connection of the Cingulate Gyrus, which has been associated with several aspects of Schizophrenia symptomatology. The Tubular Surface Model represents a tubular surface as a center-line with an associated radius function. It provides a natural way to sample statistics along the length of the fiber bundle and reduces the registration of fiber bundle surfaces to that of 4D curves. We apply our framework to a population of 20 subjects (10 normal, 10 schizophrenic) and obtain excellent results with neural network based classification (90% sensitivity, 95% specificity) as well as unsupervised clustering (k-means). Further, we apply statistical analysis to the feature data and characterize the discrimination ability of local regions of the CB, as a step towards localizing CB regions most relevant to Schizophrenia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Medical Imaging 2010 |
Subtitle of host publication | Computer-Aided Diagnosis |
Editors | Ronald M. Summers, Nico Karssemeijer |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780819480255 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Medical Imaging 2010: Computer-Aided Diagnosis - San Diego, United States Duration: Feb 16 2010 → Feb 18 2010 |
Publication series
Name | Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE |
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Volume | 7624 |
ISSN (Print) | 1605-7422 |
Other
Other | Medical Imaging 2010: Computer-Aided Diagnosis |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 02/16/10 → 02/18/10 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Biomaterials
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging