PMIL: A Topology Module to Improve MIL-based WSI Classification

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Abstract

Deep learning models have achieved remarkable success in pathology image analysis. However, they still face challenges in effectively modeling fine-grained, object-level features. Topological Data Analysis (TDA) has shown promise for addressing these issues but remains underexplored, particularly for whole-slide pathology applications. Additionally, the effectiveness of TDA has yet to be firmly established, as current studies largely use small-scale datasets. In this work, we address these gaps by introducing Persistent Homology in Multiple Instance Learning (PMIL), the first adaptable TDA-based module within the MIL framework. We validate our approach on a large-scale classification dataset, benchmarking against multiple state-of-the-art methods.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationISCAS 2025 - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350356830
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event2025 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2025 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 25 May 202528 May 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)0271-4310

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period25/05/2528/05/25

Keywords

  • Histopathology
  • Multiple Instance Learning
  • Persistence Homology
  • Topological Data Analysis

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