Diagnostic Performance of Artificial Intelligence for Pediatric Pulmonary Nodule Detection in Computed Tomography of the Chest

The combination of low dose CT and AI performance in the pediatric population has not been explored. Understanding this relationship is relevant for pediatric patients given the potential radiation risks. Here, the objective was to determine the diagnostic performance of commercially available Computer Aided Detection (CAD) for pulmonary nodules in pediatric patients at simulated lower radiation doses. Retrospective chart review of 30 sequential patients between 12–18 years old who underwent a chest CT on the Siemens SOMATOM Force from December 20, 2021, to April 12, 2022. Simulated lower doses at 75