title: A pilot trial of digital imaging in skin cancer.
abstract: We have used inexpensive off-the-shelf equipment for store-and-forward teledermatology and compared the precision and accuracy of digital image consultations with conventional, clinic-based consultations. Thirteen lesions were studied on 12 patients referred to a dermatology clinic for a suspected skin cancer. Patients were examined by two dermatologists. Subsequently, digital images were examined by two different dermatologists. There was almost complete agreement, both among and between the clinical and digital examiners, on different diagnosis and biopsy recommendations. Agreement on the single most likely diagnosis was also good. Digital imaging shows promise in teledermatology.
authors.affiliation: Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27705, USA. white046@mc.duke.edu
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Whited
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Drugge
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Grichnik
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Simel
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017216:Telemedicine