Computer graphics in cytologic and pathologic microscopy. Tools for the clinician and researcher

Computer graphics capabilities are becoming practical economically and ergonometrically for the first time on a widespread basis. The factors that have brought this about and the importance of such graphic interfaces to computer technology in the clinical and research laboratory are discussed. The uses of computer graphics in cytologic and pathologic microscopy are reviewed in terms of objectives, types of display and software and hardware display methods, and examples of various types of displays are presented.