Digital Pathology Flashcards
1
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what is digital pathology?
A
a dynamic, image-based environment that enables the acquisition, management and interpretation of pathology information generated from a digitised glass slide.
2
Q
what are the advantages of digital pathology in primary diagnosis?
A
- Rapid diagnosis
- Coverage for remote sites
- Intraoperative diagnosis
3
Q
what are the disadvantages of digital pathology in primary diagnosis?
A
- May overextend resources
- May still need to look at glass
- May take longer
- System maintenance
4
Q
what are the advantages of digital pathology in consultation?
A
- Reduced turnaround time
- Retain original material
- Real time consultation
- Possibility of collaboration
5
Q
what are the disadvantages of digital pathology in consultation?
A
- Review of special stains may be difficult
- Billing may be difficult
- Technical failures
- Poor image resolution
6
Q
what are the advantages of digital pathology in education?
A
- No need for multiple sections
- Avoids broken, damage or unsatisfactory slides
- Eliminates microscopes
- Access to variety of cases
- Portable, multiple sites
7
Q
what are the disadvantages of digital pathology in education?
A
- Set-up costs
- Unlike “real-life”
- Review of special stains may be difficult
- Access to computers, appropriate networks, monitors
8
Q
what are the potential application of artificial intelligence tools?
A
biomarker assessment - immunohistochemistry
disease classification - cancer grading; mitotic figures; nuclear atypia
