Digital imaging as a teaching tool for pathologists

Digital Imaging is a technology which should be of considerable interest to pathologists as the use of gross and microscopic pathology images plays an important part in their role as medical educators. Digital imaging may have important advantages over conventional film photography which can be expl...

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Published inClinics in laboratory medicine Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 229
Main Author Weinberg, D S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1997
Subjects
Computers
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Pathology
Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Summary:Digital Imaging is a technology which should be of considerable interest to pathologists as the use of gross and microscopic pathology images plays an important part in their role as medical educators. Digital imaging may have important advantages over conventional film photography which can be exploited by the pathologist to create all-digital presentations. In this article, the basic components of digital imaging are described, along with an affordable and practical approach which should allow most pathologists to begin to explore this medium.
ISSN:0272-2712
1557-9832
DOI:10.1016/S0272-2712(18)30220-8