Matrix relevance LVQ in steroid metabolomics based classification of adrenal tumors

M. Biehl, P. Schneider, D. J. Smith, H. Stiekema, A. E. Taylor, B. A. Hughes, C. H.L. Shackleton, P. M. Stewart, W. Arlt

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Abstract

We present a machine learning system for the differential diagnosis of benign adrenocortical adenoma (ACA) vs. malignant adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). The data employed for the classification are urinary excretion values of 32 steroid metabolites. We apply prototype-based classification techniques to discriminate the classes, in particular, we use modifications of Generalized Learning Vector Quantization including matrix relevance learning. The obtained system achieves high sensitivity and specificity and outperforms previously used approaches for the detection of adrenal malignancy. Moreover, the method identifies a subset of most discriminative markers which facilitates its future use as a noninvasive high-throughput diagnostic tool.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationESANN 2012 proceedings, 20th European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning
Publisheri6doc.com publication
Pages423-428
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9782874190490
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event20th European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning, ESANN 2012 - Bruges, Belgium
Duration: 25 Apr 201227 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameESANN 2012 proceedings, 20th European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning

Conference

Conference20th European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning, ESANN 2012
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBruges
Period25/04/1227/04/12

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence

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