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Quantra reproduces BI-RADS assessment on a two-point scale

  • Ernest U. Ekpo
  • , Claudia Mello-Thoms
  • , Mary Rickard
  • , Patrick C. Brennan
  • , Mark F. McEntee
  • University of Sydney
  • University of Calabar
  • Sydney Breast Clinic

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To assess the performance of QuantraTM in reproducing BI-RADS® mammographic breast density (MBD) assessment. METHODS: Two methods of MBD assessment were used (QuantraTM and BI-RADS®). Volumetric breast density measurement from 292 raw projection images was performed using QuantraTM. BI-RADS® assessment was performed by three radiologists and a majority report (consensus of at least two radiologists) was generated. Interreader agreement (κ), agreement, and the sensitivity and specificity of QuantraTM in reproducing BI-RADS® rating were calculated on a four-grade (1, 2, 3, and 4) and two-grade (1-2 vs. 3-4) scale. RESULTS: The majority BI-RADS® report in the dataset consisted of 9.6% (n = 28), 35.3% (n = 103), 27.1% (n = 79), and 28.1% (n = 82) for BI-RADS® 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Intra-reader agreement (κ) was 0.86 (95%CI: 0.83 - 0.91) to 0.88 (95%CI: 0.85 - 0.93) on a four-grade and 0.88 (95%CI: 0.83 - 0.92) to 0.91 (95%CI: 0.88 - 0.95) on a two-grade scale. Inter-reader agreement (κ) was substantial [0.66 (95%CI: 0.62 - 0.71) to 0.75 (95%CI: 0.70 - 0.81)] on a four-grade scale and substantial to almost perfect [0.77 (95%CI: 0.73 - 0.82) to 0.89 (95%CI: 0.84 - 0.93)] on a two-grade scale. QuantraTM correctly classified 35.7%, 91.2%, 88.6%, and 50.3% of BI-RADS® 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively. It also demonstrated 91.3% sensitivity and 83.6% specificity in reproducing BI-RADS® on a two-grade scale (1-2 vs. 3-4). CONCLUSION: QuantraTM has limited performance in reproducing BI-RADS® rating on a four-grade scale, however, highly reproduces BI-RADS® assessment on a two-grade scale.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical Imaging 2016
Subtitle of host publicationImage Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment
EditorsCraig K. Abbey, Matthew A. Kupinski
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510600225
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventMedical Imaging 2016: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment - San Diego, United States
Duration: 2 Mar 20163 Mar 2016

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume9787
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferenceMedical Imaging 2016: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period2/03/163/03/16

Keywords

  • Breast density assessment
  • Inter-reader agreement
  • Mammography
  • Volumetric breast density

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