Convolutional Neural Network-Based Computer-Assisted Diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis on Ultrasound.

Journal: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study investigates the efficiency of deep learning models in the automated diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) using real-world ultrasound data from ultrasound examinations by computer-assisted diagnosis (CAD) with artificial intelligence.

Authors

  • Wanjun Zhao
    Department of Thyroid Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Qingbo Kang
    West China Biomedical Big Data Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Feiyan Qian
    Department of Rehabilitation, Shaoxing Central Hospital, Shaoxing, China.
  • Kang Li
    Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang Otolaryngology hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Institute of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
  • Jingqiang Zhu
    Department of Thyroid Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Buyun Ma
    Department of Ultrasonography, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.