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Automated computer-based CT stratification as a predictor of outcome in hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Jacob, J; Bartholmai, BJ; Rajagopalan, S; Karwoski, R; Mak, SM; Mok, W; Della Casa, G; ... Hansell, DM; + view all (2017) Automated computer-based CT stratification as a predictor of outcome in hypersensitivity pneumonitis. European Radiology , 27 (9) pp. 3635-3646. 10.1007/s00330-016-4697-4. Green open access

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) has a variable clinical course. Modelling of quantitative CALIPER-derived CT data can identify distinct disease phenotypes. Mortality prediction using CALIPER analysis was compared to the interstitial lung disease gender, age, physiology (ILD-GAP) outcome model. METHODS: CALIPER CT analysis of parenchymal patterns in 98 consecutive HP patients was compared to visual CT scoring by two radiologists. Functional indices including forced vital capacity (FVC) and diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLco) in univariate and multivariate Cox mortality models. Automated stratification of CALIPER scores was evaluated against outcome models. RESULTS: Univariate predictors of mortality included visual and CALIPER CT fibrotic patterns, and all functional indices. Multivariate analyses identified only two independent predictors of mortality: CALIPER reticular pattern (p = 0.001) and DLco (p < 0.0001). Automated stratification distinguished three distinct HP groups (log-rank test p < 0.0001). Substitution of automated stratified groups for FVC and DLco in the ILD-GAP model demonstrated no loss of model strength (C-Index = 0.73 for both models). Model strength improved when automated stratified groups were combined with the ILD-GAP model (C-Index = 0.77). CONCLUSIONS: CALIPER-derived variables are the strongest CT predictors of mortality in HP. Automated CT stratification is equivalent to functional indices in the ILD-GAP model for predicting outcome in HP. KEY POINTS: • Computer CT analysis better predicts mortality than visual CT analysis in HP. • Quantitative CT analysis is equivalent to functional indices for prognostication in HP. • Prognostication using the ILD-GAP model improves when combined with quantitative CT analysis.

Type: Article
Title: Automated computer-based CT stratification as a predictor of outcome in hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Location: Germany
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-016-4697-4
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-016-4697-4
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Interstitial lung disease, Computed tomography, Computer-assisted image analysis, Staging
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine > Respiratory Medicine
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10054261
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