Artificial neural network model to distinguish follicular adenoma from follicular carcinoma on fine needle aspiration of thyroid.

Journal: Diagnostic cytopathology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: To distinguish follicular adenoma (FA) and follicular carcinoma (FC) of thyroid in fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a challenging problem.

Authors

  • Rajiv Savala
    Department of Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
  • Pranab Dey
    Department of Cytology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
  • Nalini Gupta
    Department of Cytology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.