Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2022, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (2): 113-119.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2021.175

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Research progress of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

HUA Hongli1, LI Song1,TAO Zezhang1,2   

  1. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430000, Hubei , China;
    2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery Institute, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430000, Hubei, China
  • Published:2022-04-15

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Abstract: To explore the use of artificial intelligence(AI)technology to establish a learning model based on massive medical image big data such as nasopharyngeal pathology, imaging and endoscopy to realize the AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment decision system of medical image of nasopharyngeal cancer, so as to assist doctors to diagnose nasopharyngeal cancer more accurately and make treatment more personalized.AI is still in the research stage in the diagnosis and treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer, and has not been really carried out and applied in the clinic. This paper reviews the current research on AI in the diagnosis and treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and further discusses its existing problems and future development direction.

Key words: Artificial intelligence, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Diagnosis and treatment

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