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  • Dermatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence

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  • Diagnosing actinic keratosis (AK), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and psoriasis can be challenging in clinical practice.
  • Clinical and dermoscopic assessments have limitations, especially for ambiguous or difficult-to-access lesions.
  • Biopsies are often impractical, and objective tools for treatment monitoring are lacking.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the potential of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) combined with artificial intelligence (AI) for noninvasive diagnosis, differentiation, and longitudinal monitoring of skin conditions.
  • To evaluate LC-OCT imaging data and apply AI algorithms for detecting vascular patterns, epidermal changes, and BCC.
  • To assess the utility of AI-assisted decision tools for improving diagnostic accuracy.

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  • LC-OCT provides high-resolution, real-time visualization of dermoepidermal and vascular structures.
  • AI integration allows quantification and monitoring of parameters like PRO score, atypia, and vascular morphology.
  • AI-assisted diagnostics significantly improve accuracy, particularly for BCC, and aid less experienced users.

Impact:

  • LC-OCT combined with AI offers a promising tool for precise, standardized, and personalized dermatological diagnostics.
  • It has the potential to enhance care for AK, BCC, and psoriasis, reducing invasive procedures.
  • This technology provides novel insights into tumor and inflammation biology.