Deep learning method with a convolutional neural network for image classification of normal and metastatic axillary lymph nodes on breast ultrasonography.

Journal: Japanese journal of radiology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the ability of deep learning (DL) using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for distinguishing between normal and metastatic axillary lymph nodes on ultrasound images by comparing the diagnostic performance of radiologists.

Authors

  • Jo Ozaki
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
  • Tomoyuki Fujioka
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.
  • Emi Yamaga
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.
  • Atsushi Hayashi
    Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan.
  • Yu Kujiraoka
    Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan.
  • Tomoki Imokawa
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Kanae Takahashi
    Department of Medical Statistics, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
  • Sayuri Okawa
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
  • Yuka Yashima
    Department of Radiology, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minami-koshigaya, Koshigaya 343-8555, Japan.
  • Mio Mori
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.
  • Kazunori Kubota
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.
  • Goshi Oda
    Department of Surgery, Breast Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.
  • Tsuyoshi Nakagawa
    Department of Surgery, Breast Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.
  • Ukihide Tateishi
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8501, Japan.