Pathology without microscope: From a projection screen to a virtual slide

Pathol Res Pract. 2020 Nov;216(11):153196. doi: 10.1016/j.prp.2020.153196. Epub 2020 Sep 2.

Abstract

We have witnessed successive stages since the Seventies in the advancements towards digital pathology. We agree with Dr Pallua et al on the tremendous changes that are taking place in pathology, all leading toward greater role of digitalization in the field of pathology, both in terms of consultation and teaching. In particular, distance teaching using digital pathology will grow into a mainstream mode of pathology teaching, something that has been reinforced by COVID-19.

Keywords: Confocal microscopy; Digital pathology; Glass; Projection screen; Slide scanner; Smart working; Virtual slide.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus / pathogenicity*
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Coronavirus Infections / pathology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / virology
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted* / methods
  • Microscopy / methods
  • Pandemics
  • Pathology, Clinical*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis
  • Pneumonia, Viral / pathology*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / virology
  • SARS-CoV-2