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Case Reports
. 2024 Dec 12;60(12):2048.
doi: 10.3390/medicina60122048.

Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Segmentation of a Falx Cerebri Calcification on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Case Report

Julien Issa  1   2 , Alexandre Chidiac  3 , Paul Mozdziak  4   5 , Bartosz Kempisty  4   6   7   8 , Barbara Dorocka-Bobkowska  9 , Katarzyna Mehr  9 , Marta Dyszkiewicz-Konwińska  1
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Segmentation of a Falx Cerebri Calcification on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Case Report

Julien Issa et al. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

Intracranial calcifications, particularly within the falx cerebri, serve as crucial diagnostic markers ranging from benign accumulations to signs of severe pathologies. The falx cerebri, a dural fold that separates the cerebral hemispheres, presents challenges in visualization due to its low contrast in standard imaging techniques. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in machine learning and deep learning, have significantly transformed radiological diagnostics. This study aims to explore the application of AI in the segmentation and detection of falx cerebri calcifications using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images through a comprehensive literature review and a detailed case report. The case report presents a 59-year-old patient diagnosed with falx cerebri calcifications whose CBCT images were analyzed using a cloud-based AI platform, demonstrating effectiveness in segmenting these calcifications, although challenges persist in distinguishing these from other cranial structures. A specific search strategy was employed to search electronic databases, yielding four studies exploring AI-based segmentation of the falx cerebri. The review detailed various AI models and their accuracy across different imaging modalities in identifying and segmenting falx cerebri calcifications, also highlighting the gap in publications in this area. In conclusion, further research is needed to improve AI-driven methods for accurately identifying and measuring intracranial calcifications. Advancing AI applications in radiology, particularly for detecting falx cerebri calcifications, could significantly enhance diagnostic precision, support disease monitoring, and inform treatment planning.

Keywords: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; algorithms; diagnosis; dura mater.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Figure 1
CBCT image view of the falx cerebri calcification (with the red arrow indicating the calcification). (a) Axial view. (b) Sagittal view. (c) Coronal view.
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Figure 2
AI-based segmentation of the scanned area (with the red arrow indicating the calcification).
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Figure 3
Pineal gland calcification (with the red arrow indicating the calcification).
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