Computer screening for early detection of melanoma--is there a future?
Computer image analysis in the study of pigmented lesions is critically examined and discussed in the light of the current published data. The potential for objective analysis by computers as a possible screening aid for the inexperienced clinician is discussed. The future for this technology is exciting if handled with care.
Hall
P N
PN
Department of Plastic Surgery, West Norwich Hospital, Norfolk, U.K.
Claridge
E
E
Smith
J D
JD
D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000639:trends*; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology