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Fast track algorithm: How to differentiate a "scleroderma pattern" from a "non-scleroderma pattern".

Vanessa Smith1, Amber Vanhaecke2, Ariane L Herrick3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Department of Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Unit for Molecular Immunology and Inflammation, VIB Inflammation Research Center (IRC), Ghent, Belgium.

Autoimmunity Reviews
|September 15, 2019
PubMed

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Summary
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A new Fast Track algorithm simplifies differentiating scleroderma patterns from non-scleroderma patterns in capillaroscopy images. This algorithm demonstrates excellent inter-rater reliability across various expertise levels, aiding accurate diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Capillaroscopy is crucial for diagnosing rheumatic diseases, particularly systemic sclerosis (SSc).
  • Accurate differentiation of scleroderma patterns from non-scleroderma patterns is essential for timely and appropriate patient management.
  • Existing methods may require significant expertise, limiting accessibility for less experienced capillaroscopists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a simple "Fast Track algorithm" for capillaroscopy image analysis.
  • To enable capillaroscopists of all experience levels to reliably distinguish between scleroderma and non-scleroderma patterns.
  • To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of this novel algorithm.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a decision tree algorithm based on established definitions and real-life capillaroscopic image variability.
Keywords:
AlgorithmCapillaroscopyEULAR Study Group on Microcirculation in Rheumatic DiseasesExpertsNovicesReliability“Scleroderma patterns”

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  • The algorithm categorizes images into "non-scleroderma pattern" (category 1) or "scleroderma pattern" (category 2).
  • Inter-rater reliability was assessed using Cohen's and Light's kappa coefficients among experts and attendees at European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and European Scleroderma Trials and Research group (EUSTAR) courses.

    • Main Results:

    • High inter-rater reliability was observed, with mean Cohen's kappa values of 0.96 (EULAR course) and 0.94 (EUSTAR course).
    • Light's kappa coefficients also indicated excellent agreement, with values of 0.92 (EULAR) and 0.87 (EUSTAR).
    • The algorithm proved reliable across diverse rater experience levels, including experts and attendees.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed Fast Track algorithm provides a reliable and simple tool for differentiating scleroderma patterns in capillaroscopy.
    • Its excellent reliability, validated by external courses, supports its utility for capillaroscopists regardless of their experience.
    • This algorithm represents a significant advancement in standardizing capillaroscopic pattern recognition for rheumatic diseases.