Impact of tint maps on radiomic texture features extracted from ultrasound images

This study investigates how different tints affect the extraction of radiomic texture features from ultrasound (US) images. Using data from a Philips Imaging unit and a CIRS phantom, four tints were applied to regions of interest with varying echogenicity. The analysis revealed that tints can influence the extraction of texture features, with certain tints affecting texture patterns more significantly, particularly at low contrast levels. Overall, the study highlights the potential significance of understanding the impact of tint on computer-aided diagnosis tasks and methods.