Artificial intelligence in head and neck cancer: a bibliometric analysis of research landscape, emerging trends, and challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common cancer worldwide. As an aggressive malignancy, it is characterized by high metastasis rates, complex anatomy, challenging treatments, high recurrence rates, and significant disability. Over the past decade, advancements in big data, AI algorithms, and hardware have enabled artificial intelligence to make substantial contributions to addressing medical challenges in oncology, including head and neck cancer. The era of AI-driven head and neck tumor management may soon arrive. Despite significant attention, there has been a lack of quantitative literature-based studies in this field.

Objective

This study aims to delineate the knowledge structure, hotspots, and trends in AI applications for head and neck cancers since 19

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12434015 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature