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01-03-2009 | Brief Communication

The Potential of Digital Microscopy in Breast Pathology

Authors: T. Krenacs, I. Zsakovics, Cs. Diczhazi, L. Ficsor, V. S. Varga, B. Molnar

Published in: Pathology & Oncology Research | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

The rapidly evolving field of digital microscopy supports the efficient exploitation of inherent information from stained glass slides to offer widespread utilization in breast histopathology. Digital image signals can be accurately measured, integrated into databases and shared through computer networks. Therefore, digital microscopy can boost telepathology-consultation, gradual- and postgradual teaching, proficiency testing, intra- and interlaboratory validation of biomarker screening interpretation, and automated image analysis of biomarker expression for both diagnostics and research applications. This is a brief highlight of the potential of digital microscopy in breast pathology applications.

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Title: The Potential of Digital Microscopy in Breast Pathology
Authors: T. Krenacs
I. Zsakovics
Cs. Diczhazi
L. Ficsor
V. S. Varga
B. Molnar
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Pathology & Oncology Research / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1219-4956
Electronic ISSN: 1532-2807
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12253-008-9087-z

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