Radiomics in liver and pancreatic disorders: a review

Abstract

A study of the international literature on texture analysis was performed, and the reported data was compared to the findings of radiomics studies performed by the specialists of our institute. The relevant papers were searched using a combination of the following search terms: “radiomics”, “radiology”, “texture analysis”, “perspectives”, and “clinical implementation”. The search was limited to papers published in English within the last 5 years, which essentially focused on liver and pancreas disorders. Due to the publication of new data on a fairly daily basis, the topic has not lost its relevance. The vast majority of authors confirm that radiomics can be efficiently used during diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient monitoring. However, consensus on the implementation of radiomics has not been reached yet, thereby delaying its introduction into clinical practice. The data collected in our institution reports that the clinical application of texture analysis methods may be very promising.