Artificial intelligence in pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm imaging: A systematic review

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Contributors

  • Muhammad Ibtsaam Qadir - , Purdue University (Author)
  • Jackson A. Baril - , Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Author)
  • Michele T. Yip-Schneider - , Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Author)
  • Duane Schonlau - , Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Author)
  • Thi Thanh Thoa Tran - , Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Author)
  • C. Max Schmidt - , Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Author)
  • Fiona R. Kolbinger - , Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Purdue University (Author)

Abstract

Based on the Fukuoka and Kyoto international consensus guidelines, the current clinical management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) largely depends on imaging features. While these criteria are highly sensitive in detecting high-risk IPMN, they lack specificity, resulting in surgical overtreatment. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based medical image analysis has the potential to augment the clinical management of IPMNs by improving diagnostic accuracy. Based on a systematic review of the academic literature on AI in IPMN imaging, 1041 publications were identified of which 25 published studies were included in the analysis. The studies were stratified based on prediction target, underlying data type and imaging modality, patient cohort size, and stage of clinical translation and were subsequently analyzed to identify trends and gaps in the field. Research on AI in IPMN imaging has been increasing in recent years. The majority of studies utilized CT imaging to train computational models. Most studies presented computational models developed on single-center datasets (n = 11,44%) and included less than 250 patients (n = 18,72%). Methodologically, convolutional neural network (CNN)-based algorithms were most commonly used. Thematically, most studies reported models augmenting differential diagnosis (n = 9,36%) or risk stratification (n = 10,40%) rather than IPMN detection (n = 5,20%) or IPMN segmentation (n = 2,8%). This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape of AI in IPMN imaging. Computational models have potential to enhance the accurate and precise stratification of patients with IPMN. Multicenter collaboration and datasets comprising various modalities are necessary to fully utilize this potential, alongside concerted efforts towards clinical translation.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0000920
JournalPLOS digital health
Volume4
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

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ORCID /0000-0003-2265-4809/work/199217295

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