Digital breast pathology: validation and training for primary digital practice

Digital pathology is a technology which is transforming the way in which breast histopathology specimens are assessed, reported and reviewed. Large scale clinical laboratory deployments of whole slide imaging systems are occurring in diagnostic pathology departments across the world, requiring labor...

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Published inDiagnostic histopathology (Oxford, England : 2008) Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 129 - 136
Main Authors Williams, Bethany Jill, Millican-Slater, Rebecca
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2023
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breast pathology
digital pathology
training
validation
whole slide imaging
whole slide imaging
training
digital pathology
validation
breast pathology
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Summary:Digital pathology is a technology which is transforming the way in which breast histopathology specimens are assessed, reported and reviewed. Large scale clinical laboratory deployments of whole slide imaging systems are occurring in diagnostic pathology departments across the world, requiring laboratory and diagnostic staff to navigate new skills and workflows. Transferring from conventional light microscopy assessment of breast specimens to the use of whole slide images (WSI) can be a challenging experience. This article describes an approach to training and validation for breast consultant histopathologists, which has been used and adapted at a number of sites. Examples of types of case that are suitable for training, and some of the potential “pitfalls” of digital reporting for the novice are described, and practical advice regarding clinical digital breast workflow is shared.
ISSN:1756-2317
1876-7621
DOI:10.1016/j.mpdhp.2022.12.002