[Digital pathology].

Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger
Published Date:

Abstract

Digitalisation of pathology slides allows pathologists to make diagnoses using a high-resolution computer screen instead of a conventional microscope. In 2020/21, the four pathology departments in the Region of Southern Denmark implemented digital pathology for all histologic samples. Going digital necessitated optimisation of workflows and training of pathologists, avoiding a reduction in diagnostic quality. This review describes the process for realisation of digital pathology and its future perspectives, including artificial intelligence algorithms to be implemented.

Authors

  • Sönke Detlefsen
    Odense PIPAC Center (OPC) and Odense Pancreas Center (OPAC), Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
  • Stig Hansen
    Afdeling for Klinisk Patologi, Odense Universitetshospital.
  • Marianne Waldstrøm
    Klinisk Patologi, Vejle Sygehus, Sygehus Lillebælt.
  • Niels Marcussen
    Patologi, Aabenraa Sygehus, Sygehus Sønderjylland.
  • Niels Korsgaard
    Patologisk Anatomi, Esbjerg Sygehus, Sydvestjysk Sygehus.
  • Tina Marie Green
    Afdeling for Klinisk Patologi, Odense Universitetshospital.