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Digital pathology, including whole slide imaging (WSI), is transforming tissue diagnosis and pathology education. While offering new applications, it complements rather than replaces traditional methods, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and accessibility.

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  • Digital pathology
  • Histopathology
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Conventional histopathology is increasingly integrating digital technologies.
  • The role of microscopes and pathologists in the digital era is under evaluation.
  • Digital pathology is viewed as an evolving image modality within tissue diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current digital pathology applications and research.
  • To emphasize the role and impact of whole slide imaging (WSI).
  • To explore the integration of digital pathology in routine settings and education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current digital pathology applications and research.
  • Focus on whole slide imaging (WSI) as a key technology.
  • Discussion of workflow changes in histology laboratories.

Main Results:

  • Digital pathology workstations support various applications like telepathology, remote frozen section diagnosis, cytology screening, and quality assurance.
  • WSI is increasingly used in pathology education, replacing traditional glass slides.
  • Ongoing research focuses on validating WSI systems for routine diagnostic use.
  • Applications include quantitative analysis (e.g., hormone receptors, HER2) and 3D visualization.

Conclusions:

  • Digital pathology, particularly WSI, offers diverse applications enhancing diagnostic capabilities and accessibility.
  • WSI is significantly impacting pathology education and postgraduate training.
  • The integration of digital pathology is progressing towards routine clinical settings, with ongoing validation efforts.