Whole-slide margin control through deep learning in Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.

Journal: Experimental dermatology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer with incidence rates rising each year. Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is most often chosen as treatment for BCC on the face for which each frozen section has to be histologically analysed to ensure complete tumor removal. This causes a heavy burden on health economics.

Authors

  • Mike C M van Zon
    Medical Image Analysis Group, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
  • José D van der Waa
    MohsA Skin Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
  • Mitko Veta
    Medical Image Analysis Group, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
  • Gertruud A M Krekels
    MohsA Skin Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.