The utility of cell blocks for international cytopathology teleconsultation by whole slide imaging.

Swati P Satturwar Sara E Monaco Juan XingLiron Pantanowitz

Published in: Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology (2020)

Our experience shows that international telecytology for consultation purposes involving non-gynaecological cases is feasible. A second opinion interpretation was rendered in the majority (64.7%) of cases. Utilising CB only for cytology consultations by whole slide imaging solved focus issues that typically plague evaluation of cytology aspirate smears.

Keyphrases

fine needle aspiration
high resolution
high grade
ultrasound guided
palliative care
cell therapy
primary care
mass spectrometry
general practice
bone marrow
mesenchymal stem cells
fluorescence imaging
photodynamic therapy