Manual Pentru Photodiagnostic

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Instructions for use ofYour PhotoDiagnostic software

Your Photodiagnostic enables you to carry out 3 main functions:

1. Building up patient folders

2. Archiving photos of lesions

3. Benefit from a diagnosis aid for pigmented skin tumours.

The software is easy to use and intuitive. To use it, you need a digital camera and aconnection to your computer to load the images.

Once you have completed this operation, Your Photodiagnostic enables you to import the

images with a simple click on your mouse pointer, and thus open a folder for each tumour to

help you to follow up on it and make your diagnosis.

We are sure that you will find it easy to use, and we trust that our contribution will provide you

with an efficient tool for regular use.


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S U M M A R Y

1. Installing the software on your computer 3

PC / Windows 3

Apple OS 9 and OS X 3

2. Creation of patient folders 4

Home page of Your Photodiagnostic 4

New folder window 5

Creating a New Folder 6

3. Importing images from your digital camera 7

Inserting an image 8

4. Searching for a patient 9

Search results Display 10

Displaying a folder 10

Deleting a folder 10

5. 5. Diagnosis aid 11

Dermatoscopic analysis 12

Step-by-step analysis 12

Argenzianos strategy 12

Menzies strategy 13

Stolzs algorithm 13

Diagnosis 13


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1. Installing the software on your computer

The necessary files are installed automatically on your hard disk. All you need to do is select

the file in which the software is to be installed.

PC / WindowsInsert the CD-Rom.Open the file corresponding to the language of your choice.

Double-click on setup.exe, and follow the instructions.

System requirements 32 Mo Ram,

Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6),

Windows 2000, Windows XP.

Mac OS Classic and OS 10Insert the Cd-Rom, choose your OS.

To install this software, choose your language and drag the application icon to your

application folder, or any other location you would like to keep it.

Eject the Cd-Rom, and double-click on Photodiagnostic.

System requirements for OS Classic Power Macintosh or higher,

32 Mo Ram,

Mac OS 8.6 9.2.2.

System requirements for OS XApple G3 computer or higher (except acceleration cards G3),

128 Mo Ram,

Mac OS X 10.1.

Required Quicktime for Windows and Mac OS

For Wondows, youll find the Quicktime installer in the CD.


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2. Creating patient folders

Home page of Your Photodiagnostic

New folder and search icon.If you are using Your PhotoDiagnostic for the first time, click on New Folder.


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New folder window

If the patients name already exists, the software displays a list of the patients with the same

surname, and shows their first names.

If your patients name is already in the list, click on New Profile.

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Creating a New Folder

This option is also available in the diagnosis menu.

Name, First name, Date of Birth, Date of consultation, a comments box, Location of thetumour and your Diagnosis.

In the location box, it is possible to select locations that are already present in the database.

To add a new location, select the other section.

This option is also available in the diagnosis menu.


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3. Importing images from your digital camera

Stage 1 - Copy the images from your digital camera into a file on your hard disk.

Stage 2 - Import or create a link from the file to Your Photodiagnostic.

Your PhotoDiagnostic enables you to import 3 types of images.

An image using a dermatoscope

An image showing the location of the tumour (distant view)

An image using the naked eye (close-up view).


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Inserting an image

To import the image, all you need to do is click on the icon.

An insert the image window pops up. You have a choice between two options: storing the

photo in the software program or simply entering the access path to the photo on the hard

disk.If you store the image in Your Photodiagnostic, the software does not need to be given

the path if you move the photo, but on the other hand the size of the software file increases

as you import images.


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4. Searching for a patient

Your Photodiagnostic includes a very useful search tool.

Click on the Search icon to open the search window.

There are several search criteria:

by folder number

using the patients name

using the first name

by consultation date

by tumour location

by diagnosis


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Search results Display

Displaying a folder

Click on the case icon to access the patients folder.

Deleting a folder

Click on the basket icon to delete a folder.


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5. Diagnosis aid

For each folder, it is possible to access a diagnosis aid using the button located in the lower

part of the display.

To access the aid, click on it.

Your Photodiagnostic enables you to record your observations using 6 stages of analysis:

1. Dermatoscopic analysis 4. Menzies strategy

2. Step-by-step analysis 5. Stolzs algorithm

3. Argenzianos strategy 6. Diagnosis

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Diagnosis aid button


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The diagnosis aid is applicable to each patients folder and is memorized as your observations

progress.

In image form, the 6 recognition areas are as shown below:

Dermatoscopic analysisThis section enables you to enter the various observations applicable to the tumour. For each

of these observations, the software presents a series of detailed criteria for increased

precision.

Step-by-step analysisThis method by elimination enables you to advance on a step-by-step basis to the diagnosis.

Argenzianos strategyFor an explanation of the strategy, click on the Method and pertinence of strategy button.

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Menzies strategyFor an explanation of the strategy, click on the Method and pertinence of strategy button.

Stolzs algorithmFor an explanation of the strategy, click on the Method and pertinence of strategy button.

Diagnosis

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