[Theory and practice in developing a system of artificial intelligence for recognizing histologic specimens]

A system is described for an automatic analysis and recognition of a fresh and reference histologic material. The system includes a microscope, TV camera and personal computer. The system proved applicable in identification of two tumor types: astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas. The system can be used in pathology, histology, embryology, cytology, histochemistry, clinical laboratory microscopy and in borderline fields.