Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, have developed a deep learning-based method for identifying these lesions. In testing, their model was highly sensitive and specific for detecting multiple myeloma lesions.

“We developed an end-to-end deep-learning model that can detect multiple myeloma lesions on whole-body CT scans,” said presenter Dr. Shahriar Faghani, a postdoctoral research fellow.

Multiple myeloma is the second-most common hematological neoplasm. It is traditionally diagnosed and treated based on evident end organ damage. Bone destruction is a hallmark of this…