AI Tool Detects Minute Brain Lesions in Children with Epilepsy
A groundbreaking AI tool developed by researchers from the University of Bonn, University Hospital Bonn, and the Lamarr Institute can detect minute brain lesions in children with epilepsy. The tool, trained on child brain images, can identify malformations as small as a blueberry or even smaller, with a remarkable success rate of up to 94 percent.
The AI tool can analyze both MRI and PET scans, significantly improving the detection of epilepsy-linked brain lesions. In a study involving 17 children, the AI tool detected lesions in 12 cases, leading to surgeries that have left 11 children seizure-free. This is a significant advancement as about one in 200 children are affected by epilepsy, and about a third of cases are drug-resistant.
In comparison, similar research using AI on MRI data spotted 64 percent of epilepsy-linked brain lesions missed by radiologists. The new AI tool's higher success rate could enable children with epilepsy to access life-changing surgeries more quickly.
The AI tool's ability to detect tiny brain malformations missed by traditional MRI scans could revolutionize epilepsy treatment. By enabling faster access to surgeries, it offers hope for a better quality of life for many children with epilepsy.
