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    Detección temprana de melanoma : aplicación de técnicas de procesamiento de imágenes y aprendizaje profundo
    (Universidad EAFIT, 2025) Lacouture Fierro, Juan David; Álvarez Barrera, Claudia Patricia
    Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, with melanoma accounting for only 1% of cases but causing most deaths associated with this disease. In the United States, 97,610 new cases of melanoma were diagnosed in 2023, with a mortality rate of 7,990. In Colombia, the incidence of melanoma has increased significantly in recent years. According to the Cuenta de Alto Costo, 7,881 new cases were reported in 2024, with 11.94% of diagnoses concentrated in Bogotá and the Central region. Additionally, the total number of cases treated in the country increased from 53,622 in 2017 to more than 105,000 in 2021. These figures place Colombia as the fourth country in the Americas with the highest incidence of melanoma, highlighting the urgent need to implement innovative tools for early diagnosis. This project develops a deep learning model to diagnose melanoma through medical imaging, utilizing convolutional neural networks and advanced image processing techniques. The model includes data collection, training, and validation, aiming to deliver rapid and accurate diagnoses. The research encourages for the integration of artificial intelligence into medical practice, enabling early diagnosis in regions with limited access to specialists and alleviating the burden on the healthcare system. In conclusion, this initiative represents a milestone in dermatological care in Colombia, benefiting both high-incidence areas and rural communities.