CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2014; 24(02): 97-102
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.134367
Computers in Radiology

Data mining in radiology

Amit T Kharat
Dr. D Y Patil University, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Amarjit Singh
Dr. D Y Patil University, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Vilas M Kulkarni
Dr. D Y Patil University, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Digish Shah
Dr. D Y Patil University, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Data mining facilitates the study of radiology data in various dimensions. It converts large patient image and text datasets into useful information that helps in improving patient care and provides informative reports. Data mining technology analyzes data within the Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System using specialized software which assesses relationships and agreement in available information. By using similar data analysis tools, radiologists can make informed decisions and predict the future outcome of a particular imaging finding. Data, information and knowledge are the components of data mining. Classes, Clusters, Associations, Sequential patterns, Classification, Prediction and Decision tree are the various types of data mining. Data mining has the potential to make delivery of health care affordable and ensure that the best imaging practices are followed. It is a tool for academic research. Data mining is considered to be ethically neutral, however concerns regarding privacy and legality exists which need to be addressed to ensure success of data mining.



Publication History

Article published online:
02 August 2021

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