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Visual Illusions in Radiology: Untrue Perceptions in Medical Images and Their Implications for Diagnostic Accuracy
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Frontiers in Neuroscience
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2021-06-11
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15
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Errors in radiologic interpretation are largely the result of failures of perception. This remains true despite the increasing use of computer-aided detection and diagnosis. We surveyed the literature on visual illusions during the viewing of radiologic images. Misperception of anatomical structures is a potential cause of error that can lead to patient harm if disease is seen when none is present. However, visual illusions can also help enhance the ability of radiologists to detect and characterize abnormalities. Indeed, radiologists have learned to exploit certain perceptual biases in diagnostic findings and as training tools. We propose that further detailed study of radiologic illusions would help clarify the mechanisms underlying radiologic performance and provide additional heuristics to improve radiologist training and reduce medical error.
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Alexander RG, Yazdanie F, Waite S, Chaudhry ZA, Kolla S, Macknik SL, Martinez-Conde S. Visual Illusions in Radiology: Untrue Perceptions in Medical Images and Their Implications for Diagnostic Accuracy. Front Neurosci. 2021 Jun 11;15:629469. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2021.629469. PMID: 34177444; PMCID: PMC8226024.