Digital era and artificial intelligence in pathology: Basic information

Abstract

Digital pathology has an increasing importance and is becoming a technological requirement for the modern scientific laboratory environment. Nowadays, it is generally used for consultation, education and research purposes. However, in certain pathology centers, it has also started to be used for primary routine practices. Artificial intelligence which is defined as the capability of a machine to learn, think and imitate human intelligence is expected to facilitate the burden of pathologists. In this review article, first, relevants terms and definitions on digital pathology and artificial intelligence as well as the factors to be taken into account for digitalization in pathology are described; then, related advantages and obstacles are mentioned and global experience is presented.