Digital Pathology – Practicing Pathology Without Borders
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https://doi.org/10.63501/h0xm0m18Keywords:
Digital Pathology, Artificial Intelligence, Anatomic Pathology, Whole Slide Imaging, Image Management SoftwareAbstract
Digital Pathology (DP) is the capture of high-quality images of glass slides as a whole slide imaging (WSI) with the help of scanners followed by analysis and interpretation of images by Pathologists utilizing image management software (IMS) with or without the help of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and algorithms. These images are digitally stored (usually in the cloud) and available instantaneously, archived for short term and long-term storage. Based on organizational goals; the DP has been utilized in primary diagnosis, frozen sections interpretation, second opinion/consultation, workflow efficiency, teaching, education, research and data analytics. Like any other new healthcare technology; it has some limitations and challenges. In this article, we will review how pathology groups can adopt DP in routine clinical practice, what are barriers that can be avoided and factors that will help understand the digital roadmap readiness making its adoption seamless by Pathologists.
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