โก Quick Summary
This study explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the automated analysis of DNA ploidy in oral lesions from patients with Fanconi anemia (FA). The AI-assisted DNA karyometry system demonstrated a sensitivity of 84% when combined with cytology, highlighting its potential for early detection of potentially malignant disorders.
๐ Key Details
- ๐ Dataset: 327 independent cases of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs)
- ๐งฌ Technology: AI-assisted DNA karyometry (MotiCyte-auto)
- โ๏ธ Analysis method: Digital nuclear classifiers and machine learning algorithms
- ๐ Performance: Sensitivity of 84% and specificity of 92% with the broad-based peritetraploid stemline algorithm
๐ Key Takeaways
- ๐งฌ Fanconi anemia significantly increases the risk of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
- ๐ Early detection of oral lesions is crucial for effective treatment.
- ๐ค AI-assisted DNA-KM can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of brush biopsy samples.
- ๐ Combined analysis with cytology improves sensitivity to 75%.
- ๐ The study achieved a sensitivity of 84% using an alternative algorithm.
- ๐ฉบ High specificity of 96% indicates reliable results for clinical use.
- ๐ก This technology could lead to better management of OPMDs in FA patients.
- ๐ Published in Front Biosci (Elite Ed), 2025.
๐ Background
Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased susceptibility to cancer, particularly in the oral cavity. Patients with FA often develop oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs), which can progress to squamous cell carcinoma. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as manual DNA cytometry, can be time-consuming and subjective. The integration of artificial intelligence into diagnostic processes offers a promising avenue for enhancing accuracy and efficiency in identifying lesions that require clinical intervention.
๐๏ธ Study
The study involved the analysis of Feulgen-stained liquid-based oral smears from 327 cases of OPMDs. The researchers employed the MotiCyte-auto system, which utilizes digital nuclear classifiers based on expert classification and machine learning algorithms, to automate the analysis of DNA ploidy in brush biopsy samples. This innovative approach aims to improve the diagnostic workup for patients with FA.
๐ Results
The AI-assisted DNA-KM system demonstrated a sensitivity of 69% for detecting DNA stemline aneuploidy, which increased to 75% when combined with cytological analysis. Notably, the introduction of the broad-based peritetraploid stemline algorithm further enhanced sensitivity to 84%, albeit with a slight decrease in specificity to 92%. These results underscore the potential of AI in improving diagnostic accuracy for OPMDs.
๐ Impact and Implications
The findings of this study could significantly impact the management of oral lesions in patients with Fanconi anemia. By utilizing AI-assisted DNA karyometry, healthcare professionals can achieve earlier and more accurate diagnoses of potentially malignant disorders. This advancement not only enhances patient care but also opens new avenues for research and development in the field of oncology and genetic disorders.
๐ฎ Conclusion
This study highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the field of diagnostic pathology. The integration of AI-assisted DNA karyometry into clinical practice could lead to improved outcomes for patients with FA by facilitating the early detection of lesions that require intervention. Continued research in this area is essential to fully realize the benefits of AI in healthcare.
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Automated DNA Ploidy Analysis of Oral Lesions From Fanconi Anemia Patients With DNA Karyometry.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited genetic instability syndrome that increases the risk of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in the oral cavity. These epithelial cancers often arise from visible oral and potentially malignant disorders (OPMD). Research has shown that oral brush biopsies combined with cytology, such as manual DNA cytometry, can facilitate the early detection of OPMDs that require treatment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a DNA karyometry (DNA-KM) system in the brush biopsy-based diagnostic workup for OPMDs with FA.
METHODS: Feulgen-stained liquid-based oral smears were included from 327 independent OPMD cases, which had available cytological diagnoses and clinicopathological reference standards. These samples were automatically analyzed using a DNA-KM system (MotiCyte-auto), which employs digital nuclear classifiers based on expert classification of nuclear images and machine learning algorithms.
RESULTS: The detection of (suspected) DNA stemline aneuploidy or single-cell aneuploidy with DNA-KM demonstrated a sensitivity of 69% and a specificity of 96%. In our analysis, when DNA-KM was combined with cytology, we observed a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 96%. Meanwhile, additional research using the variation coefficient of a “broad-based” peritetraploid stemline (BPS) as an alternative algorithm further increased the sensitivity to 84%. However, employing this algorithm slightly decreased specificity to 92% at a cut-off of 5.83.
CONCLUSIONS: Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted DNA-KM, with automated slide-scanning and digital classification of nuclei, can serve as a valuable additional method in the brush biopsy-based cytological diagnosis of OPMD in FA. This approach can help identify lesions that require clinical intervention.
Author: [‘Silva de Araujo BE’, ‘de Santana Almeida Araujo IK’, ‘Velleuer E’, ‘Dietrich R’, ‘Hirner L’, ‘Pomjanski N’, ‘Schramm M’]
Journal: Front Biosci (Elite Ed)
Citation: Silva de Araujo BE, et al. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Automated DNA Ploidy Analysis of Oral Lesions From Fanconi Anemia Patients With DNA Karyometry. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Automated DNA Ploidy Analysis of Oral Lesions From Fanconi Anemia Patients With DNA Karyometry. 2025; 17:38747. doi: 10.31083/FBE38747