AI misses nearly one-third of breast cancers, study finds
4 months ago
- #Artificial Intelligence
- #Medical Imaging
- #Breast Cancer
- A new study reveals that nearly one in three breast cancers may be missed by current AI tools.
- The study evaluated 414 women with breast cancer, finding AI missed 30.7% of cases, especially in dense breast tissue and small tumors (≤2 cm).
- Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) MRI detected 79.5%-83.5% of AI-missed cancers, showing promise as a supplementary tool.
- DWI performed best for tumors >1 cm and those invisible on mammograms but was less accurate for very small lesions (<1 cm).
- Experts suggest combining AI with DWI could improve detection, especially for women with dense breasts.
- The study's limitations include a single-institution focus and a pre-diagnosed cohort, calling for broader trials.