Proposed technical guidelines for the acquisition of clinical images of skin-related conditions Journal Article


Authors: Finnane, A.; Curiel-Lewandrowski, C.; Wimberley, G.; Caffery, L.; Katragadda, C.; Halpern, A.; Marghoob, A. A.; Malvehy, J.; Kittler, H.; Hofmann-Wellenhof, R.; Abraham, I.; Soyer, H. P.; On behalf of the International Society of Digital Imaging of the Skin (ISDIS) for the International Skin Imaging Collaboration (ISIC)
Article Title: Proposed technical guidelines for the acquisition of clinical images of skin-related conditions
Abstract: IMPORTANCE Standardizing dermatological imaging is important to improve monitoring of skin lesions and skin conditions, ensure the availability of high-quality images for teledermatology, and contribute to the development of a robust archive of skin images to be used for research. OBJECTIVE To provide guidelines for the clinical application of the Standards for Dermatological Imaging set forward by the ISIC. EVIDENCE REVIEW The ISIC recommendations were developed through a hybrid Delphi methodology. Themethods for achieving consensus have been described previously. The practical application of these recommendations was evaluated by 2 clinical photographers with expertise in skin imaging. Images corresponding to each recommendation were taken by a clinical photographer and provided as visual examples of how these recommendations can be implemented in clinical practice. RESULTS The Standards for Dermatological Imaging developed by the ISIC members could be followed in the clinical setting. Images showing appropriate lighting, background color, field of view, image orientation, focus and depth of field, resolution, and scale and color calibration were obtained by the clinical photographer, by following the detailed recommendations for regional, close-up and dermoscopic images. CONCLUSIONSANDRELEVANCE Adheringtotherecommendationsisbothfeasibleandachievable in practice. Adopting these Standards is the first step in achieving international standardization of skin imaging, with the potential to improve clinical outcomes and research activities. Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: JAMA Dermatology
Volume: 153
Issue: 5
ISSN: 2168-6068
Publisher: American Medical Association  
Date Published: 2017-05-01
Start Page: 453
End Page: 457
Language: English
DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.6214
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 28241182
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 2 June 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Allan C Halpern
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  2. Ashfaq A Marghoob
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