Can a Robot Match a Dermatologist's Eye? Study Says Yes
April 18, 2025
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- A study in JAMA Dermatology found that an autonomous imaging system for skin lesions produced high-quality images and reduced imaging time in patients with numerous skin lesions. - The system achieved a mean image quality score of
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84 out of 10 and diagnostic agreement of 9
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6%. - Most lesions were melanocytic nevi and benign keratoses, with a low prevalence of malignant lesions. - The authors concluded that the autonomous imaging system may improve efficiency in patients with a high number of lesions.
A prospective cohort study in JAMA Dermatology found that an autonomous total body photography and dermoscopic imaging device produced high-quality images, comparable to manual dermoscopy, and reduced imaging time in patients with numerous skin lesions. The study, conducted in Spain, enrolled 316 adults with atypical mole syndrome, and compared the autonomous system (Deviskan) with handheld dermoscopy. The system achieved a mean image quality score of 9.84 out of 10 and diagnostic agreement of 91.6%. Most lesions were melanocytic nevi and benign keratoses, with a low prevalence of malignant lesions. The authors concluded that the autonomous imaging system was not inferior to standard dermoscopy and may improve efficiency in patients with a high number of lesions.
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