Characterizing Breast Masses Using an Integrative Framework of Machine Learning and Radiomics
University of Southern California
Summary
This clinical trial investigates the role of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in identifying cystic breast masses as benign or malignant. Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to make pictures of the body without using radiation (x-rays). Ultrasounds are widely used to diagnose many diseases in the body. This trial may help researchers learn if using CEUS will help in determining whether or not an ultrasound guided biopsy is necessary.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To examine and compare the distribution of CEUS parameters in breast masses that were evaluated as Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) 4a, 4b, 4c or 5 by conventional ultrasound (US) and were recommended for ultrasound guided biopsy, and to evaluate whether these parameters can be used to classify suspicious cystic-appearing breast masses as benign or malignant. Ia. To develop a CEUS-based radiomics workflow to extract radiomic metrics (\> 1600 features) in classifying breast mass malignancy (Radiomics). Ib. To develop a systematic and rigorous machine…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed breast masses assigned as BIRADS 4a, 4b, 4c or 5 by conventional US and recommended for ultrasound guided biopsy * Age \>= 18 years * Female Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to microbubble contrast: Patients who have a known pulmonary hypertension and any known hypersensitivity to US contrast agent * Women with renal failure or insufficiency (only if patient is receiving CESM scan) * Women with Iodine contrast allergy (only if patient is receiving CESM scan) * Women with the largest side of the mass measuring ≤ 1 cm (only if patient is receiving…
Interventions
- ProcedureContrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
Undergo CEUS
- DrugPerflutren Lipid Microspheres
Given IV
- DrugSulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Microspheres
Given IV
Locations (2)
- Los Angeles County-USC Medical CenterLos Angeles, California
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, California