In vivo Study to Evaluate an Intelligent Algorithm for Time Efficient Detection of Malignant Melanoma Using Dermatofluoroscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dermatofluoroscopy is an optical noninvasive method of melanoma/nevus differentiation that has shown 89% sensitivity and 45% specificity in clinical trials, but long measurement duration hinders clinical use. An intelligent algorithm was developed to shorten the measurement time without compromising its diagnostic accuracy. It uses dermoscopic images of the skin lesions to be measured to select measurement points based on the assessment of color values.

Methods

27 patients with a total of 29 lesions suggestive of cutaneous melanoma were included in a clinical study and measured with both methods, conventional dermatofluoroscopy and the newly developed intelligent algorithm. The results were compared to the independent findings of two histopathologists to evaluat

SUBMITTER: Weihmann K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11797919 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature