Leveraging Ellipsoid Bounding Shapes and Fast R-CNN for Enlarged Perivascular Spaces Detection and Segmentation

Mariam Zabihi, Chayanin Tangwiriyasakul, Silvia Ingala, Luigi Lorenzini, Robin Camarasa, Frederik Barkhof, Marleen de Bruijne, M. Jorge Cardoso, Carole H. Sudre

Abstract: Enlarged perivascular spaces (EPVS) are small fluid-filled spaces surrounding blood vessels in the brain. They have been found to be important in the development and progression of cerebrovascular disease, including stroke, dementia, and cerebral small vessel disease. Their accurate detection and quantification are crucial for early diagnosis and better management of these diseases.