Computer-aided melanoma diagnosis.
This article presents a snapshot of fast-moving research into the application of digital imaging technology to in vivo computer-aided diagnosis of early melanoma. It is written from the perspective of a researcher with a keen interest in bringing this technology to physicians' offices. The primary emphasis is on reviewing the existing literature, supplemented by unpublished material relating to a particular system and as yet unpublished research studies.
Elbaum
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Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc., 1 Bridge Street, Suite 15, Irvington, NY 10533, USA. elbaum@eo-sciences.com
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D018715:Microscopy, Video; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D019113:Telepathology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods