Inter- and intra-observer concordance of cyberpathology in twenty-five cases

To study the feasibility of anatomical pathology consultation in cyberspace (cyberpathology) and to determine inter- and intra-observer concordance. Twenty-five consecutive cytology and histopathology cases are photographed using a digital camera placed against the eyepiece, and uploaded to an image...

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Published in:International journal of biomedical science 2008-03, Vol.4 (1), p.64-69
Main Authors: Tong, Tommy R, Lee, Kam-Cheong, Chan, Olivia Wai-Hing, Au, Ka-Leung, Tsui, Wilson Man-Shan, Learmonth, Genevieve M, Leung, Kelvin Ying-Wai, Wong, Cecilia Siu-Nga, Lam, Jessica Pik-Man
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Language:English
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Summary:To study the feasibility of anatomical pathology consultation in cyberspace (cyberpathology) and to determine inter- and intra-observer concordance. Twenty-five consecutive cytology and histopathology cases are photographed using a digital camera placed against the eyepiece, and uploaded to an image-server in the Internet. Participants view the images, rate their confidence, and provide a diagnosis. They then view the original glass slides and provide a final diagnosis. The diagnoses are compared for inter- and intra-observer concordance. Participants are confident of their diagnoses based on viewing images on the Internet. The intra-observer concordance exceeds 95% individually, and 96% overall. Inter-observer concordance was 100% in a subset of cases. Cyberpathology as described is both available and affordable and is a valid alternative to slide-based anatomic pathology consultation.
ISSN:1550-9702
1555-2810
DOI:10.59566/IJBS.2008.4064