Fully Automated AI-Based Lymph Node Measurements in Chest CT: Accuracy and Reproducibility Compared with Multi-Reader Assessment Andra-Iza Iuga, Heike Carolus, Liliana Lourenco Caldeira, Jonathan Kottlors, Miriam Rinneburger, Mathilda Weisthoff, Philipp Fervers, Philip Rauen, Florian Fichter, Lukas Goertz, Pia Niederau, Florian Siedek, Carola Heneweer, Carsten Gietzen, Lenhard Pennig, Anja Dobrostal, Fabian Laqua, Piotr Woznicki, David Maintz, Bettina Baessler, Thorsten Persigehl Diagnostics, 2026 Background/Objectives: Accurate and reproducible lymph node (LN) measurement is essential for oncologic staging and therapy monitoring but is subject to inter-reader variability. This study evaluated the accuracy and reproducibility of a fully automated artificial intelligence (AI)-based LN measurement workflow in contrast-enhanced chest CT, using multi-reader manual measurements as reference. Methods: Sixty thoracic LNs from seven patients were independently measured by 13 radiologists in two reading rounds. The median of all measurements served as the ground truth (GT). Automated short- and long-axis diameters were derived from fully automated 3D CNN-based segmentations. Agreement between AI and manual measurements was assessed using Friedman testing, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and concordance correlation coefficients (CCCs). Measurement stability was evaluated across repeated runs on different hardware systems. Results: A total of 2280 manual measurements were analyzed. Manual assessment showed significant inter-reader variability (p < 0.01), while intra-reader agreement was high. No significant differences were observed between AI-based measurements and the GT (all p > 0.01). Agreement was good, with CCC values of 0.86 (SAD) and 0.79 (LAD). AI-based measurements were numerically stable across hardware configurations. Conclusions: Fully automated AI-based LN measurements in chest CT scans provide strong agreement with multi-reader consensus and high numerical stability. Automated measurement may support more standardized and reproducible oncologic imaging assessment.
Unconditional latent diffusion models memorize patient imaging data Salman Ul Hassan Dar, Marvin Seyfarth, Isabelle Ayx, Theano Papavassiliu, Stefan O. Schoenberg, Robert Malte Siepmann, Fabian Christopher Laqua, Jannik Kahmann, Norbert Frey, Bettina Baeßler, Sebastian Foersch, Daniel Truhn, Jakob Nikolas Kather, Sandy Engelhardt Nature Biomedical Engineering, 2026
Automated Lymph Node Localization and Segmentation in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: Opportunities and Limitations of Using a Generic AI Model Miriam Rinneburger, Heike Carolus, Andra-Iza Iuga, Mathilda Weisthoff, Simon Lennartz, Nils Große Hokamp, Liliana Lourenco Caldeira, Astha Jaiswal, David Maintz, Fabian Christopher Laqua, Bettina Baeßler, Tobias Klinder, Thorsten Persigehl Diagnostics, 2026 Background/Objectives: Accurate assessment of lymph nodes is of paramount importance for correct cN staging in head and neck cancer; however, it is very time-consuming for radiologists, and lymph node metastases of head and neck cancers may show distinct characteristics, such as central necrosis or very large size. Here, we evaluate the performance of a previously developed generic cervical lymph node segmentation model in a cohort of patients with head and neck cancer. Methods: In our retrospective single-center, multi-vendor study, we included 125 patients with head and neck cancer with at least one untreated lymph node metastasis. On the respective cervical CT scan, an experienced radiologist segmented lymph nodes semi-automatically. All 3D segmentations were confirmed by a second reader. These manual segmentations were compared to segmentations generated by an AI model previously trained on a different dataset of varying cancers. Results: In cervical CT scans from 125 patients (61.9 years ± 10.6, 100 men), 3656 lymph nodes were segmented as ground-truth, including 544 clinical metastases. The AI achieved an average recall of 0.70 with 6.5 false positives per CT scan. The average global Dice accounts for 0.73 per scan, with an average Hausdorff distance of 0.88 mm. When analyzing the individual nodes, segmentation accuracy was similar for non-metastatic and metastatic lymph nodes, with a sensitivity of 0.89 and 0.85. Localization performance was lower for metastatic than for non-metastatic lymph nodes, with a recall of 0.65 and 0.74, respectively. Model performance was worse for enlarged nodes (short-axis diameter ≥ 15 mm), with a recall of 0.36 and a sensitivity of 0.67. Conclusions: The AI model for generic cervical lymph node segmentation shows good performance for smaller nodes (SAD ≤ 15 mm) with respect to localization and segmentation accuracy. However, for clearly enlarged and necrotic nodes, a retraining of the generic AI algorithm seems to be required for accurate cN staging.
Joint image reconstruction and segmentation of real-time cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in free-breathing using a model based on disentangled representation learning Tobias Wech, Oliver Schad, Simon Sauer, Jonas Kleineisel, Nils Petri, Peter Nordbeck, Thorsten A. Bley, Bettina Baeßler, Bernhard Petritsch, Julius F. Heidenreich Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, 2025 BACKGROUND: To investigate image quality and agreement of derived cardiac function parameters in a novel joint image reconstruction and segmentation approach based on disentangled representation learning, enabling real-time cardiac cine imaging during free-breathing. METHODS: A multi-tasking neural network architecture, incorporating disentangled representation learning, was trained using simulated examinations based on data from a public repository along with cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) scans specifically acquired for model development. An exploratory feasibility study evaluated the method on undersampled real-time acquisitions using an in-house developed spiral balanced steady-state free precession pulse sequence in eight healthy participants and five patients with intermittent atrial fibrillation. Images and predicted left ventricle segmentations were compared to the reference standard of electrocardiography (ECG)-gated segmented Cartesian cine with repeated breath-holds and corresponding manual segmentation. RESULTS: On a 5-point Likert scale, image quality of the real-time breath-hold approach and Cartesian cine was comparable in healthy participants (RT-BH: 1.99 ± 0.98, Cartesian: 1.94 ± 0.86, p = 0.052), but slightly inferior in free-breathing (RT-FB: 2.40 ± 0.98, p < 0.001). In patients with arrhythmia, both real-time approaches demonstrated favorable image quality (RT-BH: 2.10 ± 1.28, p < 0.001, RT-FB: 2.40 ± 1.13, p < 0.01, Cartesian: 2.68 ± 1.13). Intra-observer reliability was good (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.77, 95% confidence interval [0.75, 0.79], p < 0.001). In functional analysis, a positive bias was observed for ejection fractions derived from the proposed model compared to the clinical reference standard (RT-BH mean: 58.5 ± 5.6%, bias: +3.47%, 95% confidence interval [-0.86, 7.79%], RT-FB mean: 57.9 ± 10.6%, bias: +1.45%, [-3.02, 5.91%], Cartesian mean: 54.9 ± 6.7%). CONCLUSION: The introduced real-time CMR imaging technique enables high-quality cardiac cine data acquisitions in 1-2 min, eliminating the need for ECG gating and breath-holds. This approach offers a promising alternative to the current clinical practice of segmented acquisition, with shorter scan times, improved patient comfort, and increased robustness to arrhythmia and patient non-compliance.
Color Maps: Facilitating the Clinical Impact of Quantitative MRI Nico Sollmann, Miha Fuderer, Fabio Crameri, Sebastian Weingärtner, Bettina Baeßler, Vikas Gulani, Kathryn E. Keenan, Stefano Mandija, Xavier Golay, Nandita M. deSouza Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2025 Presenting quantitative data using non‐standardized color maps potentially results in unrecognized misinterpretation of data. Clinically meaningful color maps should intuitively and inclusively represent data without misleading interpretation. Uniformity of the color gradient for color maps is critically important. Maximal color and lightness contrast, readability for color vision‐impaired individuals, and recognizability of the color scheme are highly desirable features. This article describes the use of color maps in five key quantitative MRI techniques: relaxometry, diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI), dynamic contrast‐enhanced (DCE)‐MRI, MR elastography (MRE), and water‐fat MRI. Current display practice of color maps is reviewed and shortcomings against desirable features are highlighted.Evidence Level5Technical EfficacyStage 2
Automatic structuring of radiology reports with on-premise open-source large language models Piotr Woźnicki, Caroline Laqua, Ina Fiku, Amar Hekalo, Daniel Truhn, Sandy Engelhardt, Jakob Kather, Sebastian Foersch, Tugba Akinci D’Antonoli, Daniel Pinto dos Santos, Bettina Baeßler, Fabian Christopher Laqua European Radiology, 2025 Objectives Structured reporting enhances comparability, readability, and content detail. Large language models (LLMs) could convert free text into structured data without disrupting radiologists’ reporting workflow. This study evaluated an on-premise, privacy-preserving LLM for automatically structuring free-text radiology reports. Materials and methods We developed an approach to controlling the LLM output, ensuring the validity and completeness of structured reports produced by a locally hosted Llama-2-70B-chat model. A dataset with de-identified narrative chest radiograph (CXR) reports was compiled retrospectively. It included 202 English reports from a publicly available MIMIC-CXR dataset and 197 German reports from our university hospital. Senior radiologist prepared a detailed, fully structured reporting template with 48 question-answer pairs. All reports were independently structured by the LLM and two human readers. Bayesian inference (Markov chain Monte Carlo sampling) was used to estimate the distributions of Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC), with [−0.05, 0.05] as the region of practical equivalence (ROPE). Results The LLM generated valid structured reports in all cases, achieving an average MCC of 0.75 (94% HDI: 0.70–0.80) and F1 score of 0.70 (0.70–0.80) for English, and 0.66 (0.62–0.70) and 0.68 (0.64–0.72) for German reports, respectively. The MCC differences between LLM and humans were within ROPE for both languages: 0.01 (−0.05 to 0.07), 0.01 (−0.05 to 0.07) for English, and −0.01 (−0.07 to 0.05), 0.00 (−0.06 to 0.06) for German, indicating approximately comparable performance. Conclusion Locally hosted, open-source LLMs can automatically structure free-text radiology reports with approximately human accuracy. However, the understanding of semantics varied across languages and imaging findings. Key Points QuestionWhy has structured reporting not been widely adopted in radiology despite clear benefits and how can we improve this? FindingsA locally hosted large language model successfully structured narrative reports, showing variation between languages and findings. Critical relevanceStructured reporting provides many benefits, but its integration into the clinical routine is limited. Automating the extraction of structured information from radiology reports enables the capture of structured data while allowing the radiologist to maintain their reporting workflow.
Repeatability of radiomic features in myocardial T1 and T2 mapping Mathias Manzke, Fabian C. Laqua, Benjamin Böttcher, Ann-Christin Klemenz, Marc-André Weber, Bettina Baeßler, Felix G. Meinel European Radiology, 2025 Purpose To investigate the test–retest repeatability of radiomic features in myocardial native T1 and T2 mapping. Methods In this prospective study, 50 healthy volunteers (29 women and 21 men, mean age 39.4 ± 13.7 years) underwent two identical cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations at 1.5 T. The protocol included native T1 and T2 mapping in both short-axis and long-axis orientation. For T1 mapping, we investigated standard (1.9 × 1.9 mm) and high (1.4 × 1.4 mm) spatial resolution. After manual segmentation of the left ventricular myocardium, 100 radiomic features from seven feature classes were extracted and analyzed. Test–retest repeatability of radiomic features was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and classified as poor (ICC < 0.50), moderate (0.50–0.75), good (0.75–0.90), and excellent (> 0.90). Results For T1 maps acquired in short-axis orientation at standard resolution, repeatability was excellent for 6 features, good for 29 features, moderate for 19 features, and poor for 46 features. We identified 15 features from 6 classes which showed good to excellent reproducibility for T1 mapping in all resolutions and all orientations. For short-axis T2 maps, repeatability was excellent for 6 features, good for 25 features, moderate for 23 features, and poor for 46 features. 12 features from 5 classes were found to have good to excellent repeatability in T2 mapping independent of slice orientation. Conclusion We have identified a subset of features with good to excellent repeatability independent of slice orientation and spatial resolution. We recommend using these features for further radiomics research in myocardial T1 and T2 mapping. Key Points Question The study addresses the need for reliable radiomic features for quantitative analysis of the myocardium to ensure diagnostic consistency in cardiac MRI. Findings We have identified a subset of radiomic features demonstrating good to excellent repeatability in native T1 and T2 mapping independent of slice orientation and resolution. Clinical relevance Radiomic features have been proposed as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in various heart diseases. By identifying a subset of particularly reproducible radiomic features our study serves to inform the selection of radiomic features in future research and clinical applications. Graphical Abstract
Color-map recommendation for MR relaxometry maps Miha Fuderer, Barbara Wichtmann, Fabio Crameri, Nandita M. de Souza, Bettina Baeßler, Vikas Gulani, Meiyun Wang, Dirk Poot, Ruud de Boer, Matt Cashmore, Kathryn E. Keenan, Dan Ma, Carolin Pirkl, Nico Sollmann, Sebastian Weingärtner, Stefano Mandija, Xavier Golay Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 2025 PurposeTo harmonize the use of color for MR relaxometry maps and therefore recommend the use of specific color‐maps for representing , , and maps and their inverses.MethodsPerceptually linearized color‐maps were chosen to have similar color settings as those proposed by Griswold et al. in 2018. A Delphi process, polling the opinion of a panel of 81 experts, was used to generate consensus on the suitability of these maps.ResultsConsensus was reached on the suitability of the logarithm‐processed Lipari color‐map for and the logarithm‐processed Navia color‐map for and . There was consensus on color bars being mandatory and on the use of a specific value indicating “invalidity.” There was no consensus on whether the ranges should be fixed per anatomy.ConclusionThe authors recommend the use of the logarithm‐processed Lipari color‐map for displaying quantitative maps and maps; likewise, the authors recommend the logarithm‐processed Navia color‐map for displaying , , , and maps.This work originated with the Quantitative MR Study Group of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM); it has the approval of the Publication Committee and of the Board of the ISMRM.
Radiomics workflow definition & challenges - German priority program 2177 consensus statement on clinically applied radiomics Ralf Floca, Jonas Bohn, Christian Haux, Benedikt Wiestler, Frank G. Zöllner, Annika Reinke, Jakob Weiß, Marco Nolden, Steffen Albert, Thorsten Persigehl, Tobias Norajitra, Bettina Baeßler, Marc Dewey, Rickmer Braren, Martin Büchert, Eva Maria Fallenberg, Norbert Galldiks, Annika Gerken, Michael Götz, Horst K. Hahn, Johannes Haubold, Tobias Haueise, Nils Große Hokamp, Michael Ingrisch, Andra-Iza Iuga, Marco Janoschke, Matthias Jung, Lena Sophie Kiefer, Philipp Lohmann, Jürgen Machann, Jan Hendrik Moltz, Johanna Nattenmüller, Tobias Nonnenmacher, Benedict Oerther, Ahmed E. Othman, Felix Peisen, Fritz Schick, Lale Umutlu, Barbara D. Wichtmann, Wenzhao Zhao, Svenja Caspers, Heinz-Peter Schlemmer, Christopher L. Schlett, Klaus Maier-Hein, Fabian Bamberg Insights into Imaging, 2024 Objectives Achieving a consensus on a definition for different aspects of radiomics workflows to support their translation into clinical usage. Furthermore, to assess the perspective of experts on important challenges for a successful clinical workflow implementation. Materials and methods The consensus was achieved by a multi-stage process. Stage 1 comprised a definition screening, a retrospective analysis with semantic mapping of terms found in 22 workflow definitions, and the compilation of an initial baseline definition. Stages 2 and 3 consisted of a Delphi process with over 45 experts hailing from sites participating in the German Research Foundation (DFG) Priority Program 2177. Stage 2 aimed to achieve a broad consensus for a definition proposal, while stage 3 identified the importance of translational challenges. Results Workflow definitions from 22 publications (published 2012–2020) were analyzed. Sixty-nine definition terms were extracted, mapped, and semantic ambiguities (e.g., homonymous and synonymous terms) were identified and resolved. The consensus definition was developed via a Delphi process. The final definition comprising seven phases and 37 aspects reached a high overall consensus (> 89% of experts “agree” or “strongly agree”). Two aspects reached no strong consensus. In addition, the Delphi process identified and characterized from the participating experts’ perspective the ten most important challenges in radiomics workflows. Conclusion To overcome semantic inconsistencies between existing definitions and offer a well-defined, broad, referenceable terminology, a consensus workflow definition for radiomics-based setups and a terms mapping to existing literature was compiled. Moreover, the most relevant challenges towards clinical application were characterized. Critical relevance statement Lack of standardization represents one major obstacle to successful clinical translation of radiomics. Here, we report a consensus workflow definition on different aspects of radiomics studies and highlight important challenges to advance the clinical adoption of radiomics. Key Points Published radiomics workflow terminologies are inconsistent, hindering standardization and translation. A consensus radiomics workflow definition proposal with high agreement was developed. Publicly available result resources for further exploitation by the scientific community. Graphical Abstract
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