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Feb 12, 2025;20 (1): 17.

An update on applications of digital pathology: primary diagnosis; telepathology, education and research.

Shamail Zia, Isil Z Yildiz-Aktas, Fazail Zia, Anil V Parwani
Author Information
  1. Shamail Zia: Department of Pathology, CorePath Laboratories, San Antonio, TX, USA. drshamailzia@gmail.com.
  2. Isil Z Yildiz-Aktas: Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
  3. Fazail Zia: Department of Pathology, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
  4. Anil V Parwani: Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
PMID: 39940046 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-025-01610-9

Abstract

Digital Pathology or whole slide imaging (WSI) is a diagnostic evaluation technique that produces digital images of high quality from tissue fragments. These images are formed on glass slides and evaluated by pathologist with the aid of microscope. As the concept of digital pathology is introduced, these high quality images are digitized and produced on-screen whole slide images in the form of digital files. This has paved the way for pathologists to collaborate with other pathology professionals in case of any additional recommendations and also provides remote working opportunities. The application of digital pathology in clinical practice is glazed with several advantages and adopted by pathologists and researchers for clinical, educational and research purposes. Moreover, digital pathology system integration requires an intensive effort from multiple stakeholders. All pathology departments have different needs, case usage, and blueprints, even though the framework elements and variables for effective clinical integration can be applied to any institution aiming for digital transformation. This article reviews the background and developmental phases of digital pathology and its application in clinical services, educational and research activities.

Keywords

Telepathology Digital pathology Education Primary diagnosis Research Whole Slide Imaging

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MeSH Term

Humans
Telepathology
Microscopy
Pathology, Clinical
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Biomedical Research
Journal Article Review

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