Breast Digital Pathology: Way of the Future

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review provides a summary of the development and current use of digital pathology in routine practice, with specific relevance to breast disease. It aims to be of interest to all members of the breast multidisciplinary team.Recent FindingsDigital pathology is being increasingly used across many institutions internationally. It is gaining increased acceptance amongst pathologists due to improvements in technology, and there are published guidelines to assist in the validation of its use in routine practice. The adoption of digital pathology brings advantages to the pathologist, to the pathology laboratory, and to the multidisciplinary team. It also offers the potential for the development and use of artificial intelligence tools in pathology reporting.SummaryThe use of digital pathology increases the efficiency of the pathology reporting of specimens, with the potential for more efficiency savings and improved accuracy with the use of artificial intelligence.
Source: Current Breast Cancer Reports - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research