New 3D imaging technique enhances basal cell carcinoma diagnosis
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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeApr 8 2025Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) have jointly pioneered an innovative imaging technique combining Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT) with artificial intelligence (AI) that could significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer worldwide.This advanced technique uses photoacoustic imaging (PAI), enhanced by an automated segmentation algorithm, to provide real-time, high-resolution, three-dimensional (3D) images of skin tumours. By accurately mapping tumour boundaries, the technology helps doctors plan surgeries with greater precision, reducing the risk of repeat procedures and improving patient outcomes. Details of the technology and its early testing have been published in the peer-reviewed European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.Revolution...