Unraveling the Invisible: Topological Data Analysis as the New Frontier in Radiology’s Diagnostic Arsenal

This commentary examines Topological Data Analysis (TDA) in radiology imaging, highlighting its revolutionary potential in medical image interpretation. TDA, which is grounded in mathematical topology, provides novel insights into complex, high-dimensional radiological data through persistent homolo...

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Main Authors: Yashbir Singh, Emilio Quaia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Tomography
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2379-139X/11/1/6
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Summary:This commentary examines Topological Data Analysis (TDA) in radiology imaging, highlighting its revolutionary potential in medical image interpretation. TDA, which is grounded in mathematical topology, provides novel insights into complex, high-dimensional radiological data through persistent homology and topological features. We explore TDA’s applications across medical imaging domains, including tumor characterization, cardiovascular imaging, and COVID-19 detection, where it demonstrates 15–20% improvements over traditional methods. The synergy between TDA and artificial intelligence presents promising opportunities for enhanced diagnostic accuracy. While implementation challenges exist, TDA’s ability to uncover hidden patterns positions it as a transformative tool in modern radiology.
ISSN:2379-1381
2379-139X