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  • Digital pathology
  • Medical imaging technology

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  • Whole slide imaging (WSI) digitizes glass slides into high-resolution images.
  • Advances in WSI hardware and software enhance accessibility and usability.
  • WSI adoption is growing across pathology for diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the digital pathology ecosystem.
  • To discuss clinical and nonclinical applications of WSI.
  • To highlight the impact of WSI on pathology practices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and technological advancements in digital pathology.
  • Analysis of regulatory guidelines and approvals for WSI.
  • Exploration of WSI adoption trends and applications.

Main Results:

  • Significant advancements in WSI technology are available.
  • WSI is increasingly utilized in clinical, educational, and research settings.
  • Regulatory bodies like the FDA have approved WSI for primary diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Digital pathology, powered by WSI, represents a significant technological shift.
  • WSI facilitates broader access and application of pathology data.
  • The digital pathology ecosystem is expanding, impacting various facets of the field.