AI-based segmentation of occult cervical lymph node metastases: potential reduction of cytokeratin staining.
BACKGROUND Detection of occult cervical lymph node metastases is critical for accurate staging and treatment planning in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). As part of standard management, elective neck dissection is commonly performed in conjunction with primary tumour resection. While haematoxylin and eosin (...