TCGA-LIHC Dataset Analysis For HCC Detection.

TCGA-LIHC Dataset Understanding

TCGA-LIHC Dataset Folder Structure

TCGA-LIHC Dataset Folder Structure Breakdown

Clinical Significance:

Multi-modal MRI data for liver tumour characterisation Longitudinal studies track disease progression Standardised protocols enable reproducible research Supports ML/AI model training for liver cancer detection and segmentation Integrates with clinical/genomic data via TCGA patient IDs

Related Terms

Axial, Coronal, Sagittal Imaging Planes

Sagittal, coronal, and axial planes are three imaginary planes that divide the body in medical imaging (like CT/MRI) and anatomy to describe locations and views:

1. The sagittal plane splits left from right.
2. The coronal (frontal) splits front from back, and
3. The axial (transverse) splits top from bottom (head from tail). These fundamental planes help visualise organs and structures from different perspectives, crucial for diagnosis and understanding movement.

TSS (Tissue Source Site)

Longitudinal Imaging

Common MRI Sequences & Their Significance

Medical Imaging Protocol

Contrast Terminology

Common Imaging Protocols in TCGA-LIHC Dataset:

Key Imaging Phases (Multiphase CT/MRI):

Clinical Decision Making:

Why MRI ABD WWO (Triphasic) is Gold Standard for HCC Screening?

Knowing More about the structure

(there are more series in the dataset, for now this is only single extract)

MRI Sequence Folder Breakdown (Series-by-Series Significance)

MRI ABD WWO (With+Without Contrast)

This is why MRI ABD WWO (With+Without Contrast) with triphasic VIBE is the gold standard — it captures all information needed for HCC management in one non-invasive exam