Protocol of a Multi-Center Initiative to Create a Standardized Ovarian Ultrasound Image Database in China

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Protocol of a Multi-Center Initiative to Create a Standardized Ovarian Ultrasound Image Database in China Jingjing Wang1,2,† , Ping He1,2,† , Lu Gao3 , Yuan Tian3 , Qingqing Wu1,2,* 1Department of Ultrasound, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100026 Beijing, China 2Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, 100026 Beijing, China 3National Health Commission Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center, 100089 Beijing, China *Correspondence: qingqingwu@ccmu.edu.cn (Qingqing Wu) †These authors contributed equally. Academic Editor: Michael H. Dahan Submitted: 5 January 2022 Revised: 18 February 2022 Accepted: 28 February 2022 Published: 15 April 2022 Abstract Background: At present there is no large, multi-center and standardized database of ovarian ultrasound images for teaching and research in China. Methods: A standardized ovarian ultrasound image database is being created in a collaborative initiative of about 20 centers proficient in gynecological ultrasound imaging. The database will include both adults and children in China. Results: Each center will provide cases that meet the submission requirements, including standard normal cases (SNC), standard abnormal cases (SAC) and historical classic cases (HCC). This database will cover the majority of the spectrum of ovarian lesions in China. Conclusions: This comprehensive database of ovarian lesions will be a valuable resource for diagnosis and education. Keywords: study protocol; database; ovarian lesions; ultrasound; education