Telecytologic diagnosis of cervical smears for triage of self-sampled human papillomavirus–positive women in a resource-limited setting: concept development before implementation

Vassilakos, Pierre; Clarke, Holly; Murtas, Micol; Stegmüller, Thomas; Wisniak, Ania; Akhoundova, Farida; Sando, Zacharie; Orock, George Enow; Sormani, Jessica; Thiran, Jean‐Philippe; Petignat, Patrick

doi:10.1016/j.jasc.2023.02.001

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“…The application of telepathology across specific pathologies and specialties, including oncology, infectious diseases, neuropathology and dermatopathology, has shown promising outcomes [ 19 , 22 , 23 , 25 , 28 , 42 ]. The validation of a portable WSI scanner for lymphoma diagnosis in Tanzania and Uganda and the use of telepathology for cervical lesion diagnosis in Tanzania illustrate its diagnostic accuracy and potential to support cancer care [ 48 , 55 ]. Additionally, the development of an immunoscore system for colorectal adenocarcinoma in Tunisia and the assessment of deep learning algorithms for breast cancer diagnosis in Morocco, leveraging AI and WSI technologies indicates telepathology's expanding role in personalized medicine [ 40 , 51 ].…”

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The State of Telepathology in Africa in the Age of Digital Pathology Advancements: A Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review

El Jiar,

Eliahiai,

Chaib

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Telepathology emerges as a vital tool, offering significant promise for enhancing pathology services in Africa, a region historically challenged by healthcare access and resource limitations. This review explores the development, adoption, and impacts of telepathology in Africa through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and literature review. A methodical search in PubMed for publications up to 2024 revealed 119 pertinent studies, out of which 47 met the inclusion criteria for a focused review on telepathology's role in African healthcare settings. This research has charted a clear trajectory of growing interest in telepathology, as evidenced by the annual increase in related publications and robust international collaboration. It underscores the expanding utility of telepathology in diagnostics, education, and research within Africa, particularly in domains like dermatopathology, neuropathology, and, notably, oncology. The integration of artificial intelligence into telepathology presents new frontiers for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. However, the review also identifies persistent challenges such as infrastructural inadequacies, a shortage of skilled professionals, and regulatory hurdles. The study highlights the indispensable role of international partnerships in advancing telepathology in the region. This review proposes a strategic pivot toward "leapfrogging," an approach that allows Africa to skip traditional developmental hurdles by directly adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices.

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