Automatic Classification of Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis Using Ultrasound Images and Deep Learning.

Journal: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Published Date: Jan 1, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hepatic cystic echinococcosis is the main form of hepatic echinococcosis, which is a life-threatening liver disease caused by parasites that requires a precise diagnosis and proper treatment.

Authors

  • Miao Wu
    College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrumental Science, Zhejiang University, Hang Zhou, China.
  • Chuanbo Yan
    College of Medical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China.
  • Xiaorong Wang
    Ultrasonography Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China.
  • Qian Liu
    State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
  • Zhihua Liu
    Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
  • Tao Song
    Department of Cleft Lip and Palate, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing.

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