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The Diagnostic Performance of Expert Dermoscopists vs a Computer-Vision System on Small-Diameter Melanomas

Robert J. Friedman, Dina Gutkowicz–Krusin, Michele J. Farber, Melanie Warycha, Lori Schneider-Kels, Nicole Papastathis, Martín C. Mihm, Paul B. Googe, Roy King, Víctor G. Prieto,

Archives of Dermatology · 2008 · 88 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

Differentiation of small melanomas from small benign pigmented lesions challenges even expert physicians. Computer-vision systems can facilitate early detection of small melanomas and may limit the number of biopsies to rule out melanoma performed on benign lesions.

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