A deep learning model (ALNet) for the diagnosis of acute leukaemia lineage using peripheral blood cell images.

Journal: Computer methods and programs in biomedicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Morphological differentiation among blasts circulating in blood in acute leukaemia is challenging. Artificial intelligence decision support systems hold substantial promise as part of clinical practise in detecting haematological malignancy. This study aims to develop a deep learning-based system to predict the diagnosis of acute leukaemia using blood cell images.

Authors

  • Laura BoldĂș
    Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
  • Anna Merino
    Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain amerino@clinic.cat.
  • Andrea Acevedo
    Mathematics, EEBE, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
  • Angel Molina
    Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
  • JosĂ© Rodellar
    Mathematics, EEBE, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.