Digital Cytology Combined With Artificial Intelligence Compared to Conventional Microscopy for Anal Cytology: A Preliminary Study.

Introduction: Recent studies have shown that digital cytology (DC) coupled with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms is a valid approach to the diagnosis of cervico-vaginal lesions using liquid-based cytology (LBC). We evaluated the use of these methods for anal LBC specimens.

Methods: A series of 124 anal LBC slides previously diagnosed by conventional microscopy (CC) were reviewed with a DC/AI system that generated a gallery of images.