Differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma from hepatic hemangioma using diffusion-derived vessel density map-based radiomics features - Scorecard - MDSpire

Differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma from hepatic hemangioma using diffusion-derived vessel density map-based radiomics features

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  • Jingwen Yu

  • Lijian Liu

  • Long Qian

  • Wenming Deng

  • Jujian Guo

  • Yijia Zheng

  • Dehong Luo

  • Zhou Liu

  • May 28, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Distinguishing Hepatocellular Carcinoma from Hepatic Hemangioma Through Radiomics Features Based on Diffusion-Derived Vessel Density Maps

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsDiffusion-derived Vessel Density (DDVD) reflects microvascular characteristics and perfusion in liver tissue.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • DDVD-based model achieved AUC of 0.926 in validation cohort and 0.977 in independent test cohort.
  • Ten most informative features were selected from various imaging types.
  • DDVD model significantly outperformed b800 model in differentiating HCC from HG.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize DDVD for non-invasive differentiation between HCC and HG.

Management

  • Immediate intervention for HCC; HG generally requires intervention only for significant size or symptoms.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular imaging follow-up for HCC; HG may not require routine monitoring unless symptomatic.

Risks

  • Needle biopsy carries risks of complications such as bleeding and seeding, particularly for HCC.

Patient & Prescribing Data

232 patients (104 with HCC, 128 with HG).

Non-invasive imaging techniques can aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Employ MRI with DDVD for enhanced diagnostic accuracy in liver lesions.
  • Consider the risks of invasive procedures like biopsy in patients suspected of having HG.

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