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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Artificial intelligence-assisted multimodal imaging for the clinical applications of breast cancer: a bibliometric analysis.

Chenke Hou, Ting Huang, Keke Hu, Zhifeng Ye, Junhua Guo, Heran Zhou

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Article in Discover oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Convolutional-transformer fusion of ultrasound and diffuse optical tomography for breast lesion classification.Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Chenke Hou *Hangzhou TCM Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, 310007, Zhejiang, China.
Ting Huang *Department of Oncology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 453 Stadium Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310007, Zhejiang, China.
Keke HuDepartment of Oncology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 453 Stadium Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310007, Zhejiang, China.
Zhifeng YeDepartment of Oncology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 453 Stadium Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310007, Zhejiang, China.
Junhua GuoDepartment of Oncology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 453 Stadium Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310007, Zhejiang, China.
Heran ZhouDepartment of Oncology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 453 Stadium Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310007, Zhejiang, China. Heranzhou100@163.com.

Funding

the Construction Fund of Medical Key Disciplines of Hangzhou 2020SJZDXK004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBreast cancer (BC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally, with increasing incidence rates posing significant public health challenges. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized medical imaging, particularly in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and prognostic capabilities for BC. While multimodal imaging combined with AI has shown remarkable potential, a comprehensive analysis is needed to synthesize current research and identify emerging trends and hotspots in AI-assisted multimodal imaging for BC.

methodsThis study analyzed literature on AI-assisted multimodal imaging in BC from January 2010 to November 2024 in Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Bibliometric and visualization tools, including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the Bibliometrix R package, were employed to assess countries, institutions, authors, journals, and keywords.

resultsA total of 80 publications were included, revealing a steady increase in annual publications and citations, with a notable surge post-2021. China led in productivity and citations, while Germany exhibited the highest citation average. The United States demonstrated the strongest international collaboration. The most productive institution and author are Radboud University Nijmegen and Xi, Xiaoming. Publications were predominantly published in Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, with Qian, XJ's 2021 study on BC risk prediction under deep learning frameworks being the most influential. Keyword analysis highlighted themes such as "breast cancer", "classification", and "deep learning".

conclusionsAI-assisted multimodal imaging has significantly advanced BC diagnosis and management, with promising future developments. This study offers researchers a comprehensive overview of current frameworks and emerging research directions. Future efforts are expected to focus on improving diagnostic precision and refining therapeutic strategies through optimized imaging techniques and AI algorithms, emphasizing international collaboration to drive innovation and clinical translation.

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Artificial intelligenceBibliometric analysisBreast cancerMultimodal imaging

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PMID40237900
PMCPMC12003249

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