A deep-learning method using endoscopic ultrasound images could detect pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms, according to research published October 17 in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. “The iEUS precisely diagnosed pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms and other confusing pancreatic lesions, thus could assist endosonographers in achieving more accessible and accurate endoscopic diagnoses via endoscopic ultrasound,” Ni and colleagues wrote. While endoscopic ultrasound is sensitive in detecting pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms, the modality is operator-dependent and time-consuming. Previous research has explored AI assistance for endoscopic ultrasound, but Ni et al pointed out a lack of data on AI assistance for pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms. Both CNN models demonstrated superior accuracy to that of novice endoscopic ultrasound users and comparable to that of intermediate and expert ultrasound users.

Source: CNN October 19, 2024 08:49 UTC