Telediagnosis with Confocal Microscopy: A Reality or a Dream?

Alexander Witkowski; Joanna Łudzik; H. Peter Soyer

doi:10.1016/j.det.2016.05.013

Telediagnosis with Confocal Microscopy: A Reality or a Dream?

Alexander Witkowski, Joanna Łudzik, H. Peter Soyer

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Abstract

Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is becoming more popular among dermatologists aiming to improve their bedside diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary removal of benign cutaneous lesions. With increased interest in the field, limitation of experts, and dedicated training programs, telemedicine application to RCM (teleconfocal) helps to connect patients with experts at a distance. Diagnostic accuracy of store-and-forward telemedicine review of RCM images, patient safety, and cost-effectiveness are important considerations for proper acceptance and usage of the technology in the medical community.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	505-512
Number of pages	8
Journal	Dermatologic Clinics
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2016.05.013
State	Published - Oct 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Confocal microscopy
Dermoscopy
Tele-confocal
Teledermatology
Telemedicine

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Dermatology

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