{"id":4399,"date":"2026-04-21T09:20:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oferreiter.com\/?p=4399"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:21:44","slug":"noninvasive-multimodal-imaging-and-its-role-in-diagnosing-skin-lesions-in-dermatology-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oferreiter.com\/en\/noninvasive-multimodal-imaging-and-its-role-in-diagnosing-skin-lesions-in-dermatology-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Noninvasive Multimodal Imaging and Its Role in Diagnosing Skin Lesions in Dermatology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id=\"heading\" class=\"heading\">\n<div id=\"full-view-heading\" class=\"full-view\">\n<h1 class=\"heading-title\" dir=\"ltr\"><\/h1>\n<div id=\"libkey-nomad-journal-cover-40627274\" class=\"nomad-container\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"JournalCover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browzine.com\/libraries\/2584\/journals\/35581\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.thirdiron.com\/images\/covers\/1175-0561.png\" alt=\"BrowZine Journal Cover\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-authors\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"authors\">\n<div class=\"authors-list\"><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Abdalla+BMZ&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Beatrice Martinez Zugaib Abdalla\">Beatrice Martinez Zugaib Abdalla<\/a><sup class=\"equal-contrib-container\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"equal-contrib\" title=\"Contributed equally\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-equal-contrib-explanation\">#<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Syrian Lebanese Hospital, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-1\">1<\/a><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 530 E 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-2\">2<\/a><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Centro Universit\u00e1rio Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo Andr\u00e9, Brazil.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-3\">3<\/a><\/sup><span class=\"comma\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Reiter+O&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Ofer Reiter\">Ofer Reiter<\/a><sup class=\"equal-contrib-container\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"equal-contrib\" title=\"Contributed equally\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-equal-contrib-explanation\">#<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 530 E 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-2\">2<\/a><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Gray Faculty of Medical &amp; Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-4\">4<\/a><\/sup><span class=\"comma\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Godwin+K&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Kendra Godwin\">Kendra Godwin<\/a><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Medical Library, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-5\">5<\/a><\/sup><span class=\"comma\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Gallagher+R&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Rory Gallagher\">Rory Gallagher<\/a><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 530 E 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span class=\"comma\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Monnier+J&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Jilliana Monnier\">Jilliana Monnier<\/a><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Department of Dermatology and Skin Cancers, La Timone Hospital, Automated Melanoma Screening Center of Marseille, La Conception Hospital, AP-HM, Marseille, France.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-6\">6<\/a><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Centre de Recherche en Canc\u00e9rologie de Marseille (CRCM), \u00e9quipe Immunit\u00e9 et Cancer, Inserm - Laboratoire d'Informatique et Syst\u00e8mes (LIS), \u00e9quipe Images et Mod\u00e8les, CNRS, Aix-Marseille Universit\u00e9, Marseille, France.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-7\">7<\/a><\/sup><span class=\"comma\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Dos+Reis+Zuniga+RD&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Ruben David Dos Reis Zuniga\">Ruben David Dos Reis Zuniga<\/a><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Centro Universit\u00e1rio Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo Andr\u00e9, Brazil.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-3\">3<\/a><\/sup><span class=\"comma\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"authors-list-item \"><a class=\"full-name\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?sort=date&amp;term=Jain+M&amp;cauthor_id=40627274\" data-ga-category=\"search\" data-ga-action=\"author_link\" data-ga-label=\"Manu Jain\">Manu Jain<\/a><sup class=\"affiliation-links\"><span class=\"author-sup-separator\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"affiliation-link\" title=\"Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 530 E 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA. jainm@mskcc.org.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40627274\/#full-view-affiliation-8\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"short-article-details\" dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"identifiers\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"abstract\" class=\"abstract\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">Abstract<\/h2>\n<div id=\"eng-abstract\" class=\"abstract-content selected\">\n<p><strong class=\"sub-title\">Background:\u00a0<\/strong>Multimodal noninvasive imaging is a novel technique in dermatology. Its purpose is to overcome the limitations of unimodal techniques. This is done by combining higher resolution images with deeper imaging depth and\/or tissue specificity within a single device for improvement of diagnosis and management of skin lesions.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sub-title\">Objective:\u00a0<\/strong>Our aim was to systematically review multimodal imaging devices currently used in dermatology clinics and their diagnostic accuracy of skin lesions.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sub-title\">Methods:\u00a0<\/strong>A comprehensive search was conducted in October 2022 for studies on multimodal imaging technologies in vivo, in human subjects, used in dermatology. An additional search was made in March 2024. Four databases were selected: MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science. This review was registered with the international Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO record number CRD42022364864). The search strategy used Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and keywords from two concepts: Multimodal Imaging and Dermatological Conditions. Reference lists were also searched for relevant studies. Selected studies included multimodal techniques in neoplastic, inflammatory, and pigmentary skin disorders. Ex vivo imaging, non-human studies, and non-clinical settings were excluded. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed using QUADAS and STARD criteria. Data extraction was conducted by one researcher and then reviewed by an additional researcher. A third researcher resolved any disagreements. The statistical analysis involved diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis, subgroup comparisons (multimodal vs single modal, multimodal vs multimodal), and SROC curves. The primary outcomes were the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of multimodal imaging devices in diagnosing dermatological conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sub-title\">Results:\u00a0<\/strong>The analysis included 92 studies, predominantly case reports or series (83.7%), with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) being the most frequently imaged lesion (11.8%). The studies had a moderate risk of bias (QUADAS score: 0.6) with histology as the reference test in most cases. Meta-analysis showed multimodal devices have high sensitivity and specificity for BCC diagnosis. These results indicate reliable diagnostic accuracy.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sub-title\">Conclusions:\u00a0<\/strong>In a clinical setting, multimodal imaging can be useful to perform bedside diagnosis and management of skin lesions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"plain-language-summary\" class=\"abstract\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">Plain language summary<\/h2>\n<p>This systematic review and meta-analysis systematically evaluated published data on multimodal imaging techniques and assessed their role in diagnosing of skin lesions in a clinical setting. We also performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of each device for various skin lesions and assessed their risk of bias. Skin lesions, including cancerous and noncancerous lesions, are common; therefore, early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. The current standard of care is biopsy, which is invasive and painful. Noninvasive imaging offers a painless, bedside diagnostic solution for skin examination, reducing unnecessary biopsies and aiding in treatment management. However, most existing techniques rely on a single technology and have limitations. Multimodal imaging, which combines two or more noninvasive imaging techniques, addresses these limitations. We found that basal cell carcinoma was the most commonly studied lesion, and the most widely used device was the line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT). The studies included in this review generally had a moderate risk of bias. A limitation of this review is the scarcity of studies performed on large cohorts, with only a few studies assessing diagnostic accuracy. Nonetheless, we conclude that multimodal imaging is the future of noninvasive diagnostics and has the potential to significantly improve patient care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beatrice Martinez Zugaib Abdalla\u00a0#\u00a01\u00a02\u00a03,\u00a0Ofer Reiter\u00a0#\u00a02\u00a04,\u00a0Kendra Godwin\u00a05,\u00a0Rory Gallagher\u00a02,\u00a0Jilliana Monnier\u00a06\u00a07,\u00a0Ruben David Dos Reis Zuniga\u00a03,\u00a0Manu Jain\u00a08 Abstract Background:\u00a0Multimodal noninvasive imaging is a novel technique in dermatology. Its purpose is to overcome the limitations of unimodal techniques. 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