Computer-aided diagnosis system versus conventional reading system in low-dose (< 2 mSv) computed tomography

comparative study for patients at risk of lung cancer

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Diagnostic imaging, Early detection of cancer, Lung neoplasms

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BACKGROUND: Computer-aided diagnosis in low-dose (≤ 3 mSv) computed tomography (CT) is a potential screening tool for lung nodules, with quality interpretation and less inter-observer variability among readers. Therefore, we aimed to determine the screening potential of CT using a radiation dose that does not exceed 2 mSv. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to compare the diagnostic parameters of low-dose (< 2 mSv) CT interpretation results using a computer-aided diagnosis system for lung cancer screening with those of a conventional reading system used by radiologists. DESIGN AND SETTING: We conducted a comparative study of chest CT images for lung cancer screening at three private institutions. METHODS: A database of low-dose (< 2 mSv) chest CT images of patients at risk of lung cancer was viewed with the conventional reading system (301 patients and 226 nodules) or computer-aided diagnosis system without any subsequent radiologist review (944 patients and 1,048 nodules). RESULTS: The numbers of detected and solid nodules per patient (both P < 0.0001) were higher using the computer-aided diagnosis system than those using the conventional reading system. The nodule size was reported as the maximum size in any plane in the computer-aided diagnosis system. Higher numbers of patients (102 [11%] versus 20 [7%], P = 0.0345) and nodules (154 [15%] versus 17 [8%], P = 0.0035) were diagnosed with cancer using the computer-aided diagnosis system. CONCLUSIONS: The computer-aided diagnosis system facilitates the diagnosis of cancerous nodules, especially solid nodules, in low-dose (< 2 mSv) CT among patients at risk for lung cancer.

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Dong Wang, Xianyang Cai-Hong Hospital

MD. Physician, Department of Medical Imaging, Xianyang Cai-Hong Hospital, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China.

Lina Cao, Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine

MD. Physician, Department of Medical Imaging, Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China

Boya Li, Jiangxi provincial People’s Hospital

MD. Physician, Department of Medical Imaging, Jiangxi provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.

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2023-03-02

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Wang D, Cao L, Li B. Computer-aided diagnosis system versus conventional reading system in low-dose (< 2 mSv) computed tomography: comparative study for patients at risk of lung cancer. Sao Paulo Med J [Internet]. 2º de março de 2023 [citado 12º de março de 2025];141(2):89-97. Disponível em: https://periodicosapm.emnuvens.com.br/spmj/article/view/395

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