Transcontinental communication and quantitative digital histopathology via the Internet; with special reference to prostate neoplasia

Abstract

These experiences show that diagnostic teleconsultation and quantitative image analyses via the Internet are not only feasible, but practical, and allow a close collaboration between researchers widely separated by geographical distance and analytical resources.

Evaluation of the use of digital images for a national prostate core external quality assurance scheme

“…Other studies have shown the value of image‐based systems, using web‐based images as educational tools for prostatic pathology. The use of sharing large digital databases of histopathological imagery via the internet was found to be practical and feasible 9 . In a study of interobserver variation for Gleason grading between Japan and the United States, 10 images from needle biopsies of prostatic carcinoma were placed on a CD‐ROM, and similar moderate κ levels were reported to the present study.…”

“…The use of sharing large digital databases of histopathological imagery via the internet was found to be practical and feasible. 9 In a study of interobserver variation for Gleason grading between Japan and the United States, 10 images from needle biopsies of prostatic carcinoma were placed on a CD-ROM, and similar moderate j levels were reported to the present study. Two papers have been reported on the use of web-based tutorial for Gleason grading used by practising pathologists 11 and pathology residents, 12 with positive effects.…”

Concordance between whole-slide imaging and light microscopy for routine surgical pathology

“…These issues have been previously identified in studies using video imaging of histologic slides [23][24][25][26][27][28]. The problem with visualization of bacteria can be addressed through the capture of multiple focal planes at the time of scanning (ie, z-stacking) [13].…”

Digital slide and virtual microscopy based routine and telepathology evaluation of routine gastrointestinal biopsy specimens

“…14 15 Using the Internet as a telecommunication pathway for static images is a low cost widely available alternative. 16 The applications of digital slides are considerable, as sources and targets of telepathology and automated histological analysis; however, attempts to prepare electronic or digital slides have been limited (R Ferreira et al Digital dynamic telepathology-the virtual microscope. Proceedings of the 1997 AMIA Annual Fall Symposium, 1997).…”