Article Category: Review
Published Online: Nov 10, 2020
Page range: 1 - 6
Received: Jun 01, 2020
Accepted: Sep 29, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2020-0068
© 2021 Matjaz Vogrin, Teodor Trojner, Robi Kelc, published by Sciendo
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Background
Due to the rarity of primary bone tumors, precise radiologic diagnosis often requires an experienced musculoskeletal radiologist. In order to make the diagnosis more precise and to prevent the overlooking of potentially dangerous conditions, artificial intelligence has been continuously incorporated into medical practice in recent decades. This paper reviews some of the most promising systems developed, including those for diagnosis of primary and secondary bone tumors, breast, lung and colon neoplasms.
Conclusions
Although there is still a shortage of long-term studies confirming its benefits, there is probably a considerable potential for further development of computer-based expert systems aiming at a more efficient diagnosis of bone and soft tissue tumors.