Diagnosing sarcopenia and myosteatosis based on chest computed tomography images in healthy Chinese adults.

Lingling TanGuiyi JiTing BaoHongbo FuLing YangMing Yang

Published in: Insights into imaging (2021)

Muscle mass indicators (SMA and SMIs) and muscle quality indicators (SMD, IMAT, and IMAT/SMA) measured by chest CT images are valuable for diagnosing sarcopenia and myosteatosis, respectively.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
skeletal muscle
deep learning
convolutional neural network
dual energy
image quality
positron emission tomography
contrast enhanced
optical coherence tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
community dwelling
magnetic resonance