| Pathology services in developing countries-the west african experience. | |
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PMID: 21284434 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Abstract Context.-Histopathology, like other branches of medicine in West Africa, has suffered largely from economic, political, social, and infrastructural problems, becoming a shadow of the top quality that had been obtained in the past. To address the prevailing problems, one needs to attempt defining them. Objective.-The existing structure of training and practice are discussed, highlighting the author's perception of the problems and suggesting practical ways to address these while identifying potential roles for North American pathology organizations. Design.-The author's past and ongoing association with pathology practice in Nigeria forms the basis for this review. Results.-Pathology practice is largely restricted to academic medical centers. The largest of academic centers each accession around 4000 or fewer surgical specimens per year to train 9 to 12 residents. Histopathology largely uses hematoxylin-eosin routine stains, sometimes with histochemistry but rarely immunohistochemistry. Pathologists depend largely on their skills in morphology (with its limitations) to classify and subclassify tumors on routine stains, including soft tissue and hematolymphoid malignancies. Immunofluorescence, intraoperative frozen section diagnosis, electronic laboratory system, and gross and microscopic imaging facilities are generally not available for clinical use. Conclusion.-The existing facilities and infrastructure can be augmented with provision of material and professional assistance from other pathology associations in more developed countries and should, among other things, focus on supplementing residency education. Virtual residency programs, short-visit observerships, development of simple but practical laboratory information systems, and closer ties with pathologists in these countries are some of the suggested steps in achieving this goal. |
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Oyedele A Adeyi |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine Volume: 135 ISSN: 1543-2165 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-02-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7607091 Medline TA: Arch Pathol Lab Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 183-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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