Development of an artificial intelligence algorithm for the diagnosis of infantile hemangiomas

Pediatr Dermatol. 2022 Nov;39(6):934-936. doi: 10.1111/pde.15149. Epub 2022 Sep 27.

Abstract

Prompt and accurate diagnosis of infantile hemangiomas is essential to prevent potential complications. This can be difficult due to high rates of misdiagnosis and poor access to pediatric dermatologists. In this study, we trained an artificial intelligence algorithm to diagnose infantile hemangiomas based on clinical images. Our algorithm achieved a 91.7% overall accuracy in the diagnosis of facial infantile hemangiomas.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; hemangioma; infants; machine learning; neoplasms; vascular tissue.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Child
  • Hemangioma* / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma, Capillary* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis