Deep Learning for Automated Segmentation of Basal Cell Carcinoma on Mohs Micrographic Surgery Frozen Section Slides.

Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Deep learning has been used to classify basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on histopathologic images. Segmentation models, required for localization of tumor on Mohs surgery (MMS) frozen section slides, have yet to reach clinical utility.

Authors

  • Vamsi Varra
    The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Kathryn T Shahwan
    The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio; University of North Dakota Medical School, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Altru Health System, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  • Kirsten Johnson
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Rachel M Kirven
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Trent D Walker
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Daan Geijs
    Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
  • Geert Litjens
    Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
  • David R Carr
    The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.