AI in biomedical visualization: fabricated anatomy in generated images demands expert review

AI-generated medical illustrations frequently contain fabricated anatomy and incorrect labels, a narrative review concludes. Expert verification is essential before any educational or clinical use.

• Diffusion models produce visually persuasive drafting aids but consistently introduce anatomical errors, bias, and unreliable labeling.
• Vision-language models can assist with annotation but cannot guarantee scientific accuracy and may be overly optimistic about AI outputs.
• The review proposes a mandatory expert-supervised workflow with version tracking, structure-specific validation, and transparent disclosure.

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