Digital pathology

Abstract

Digitalisation of pathology slides allows pathologists to make diagnoses using a high-resolution computer screen instead of a conventional microscope. In 2020/21, the four pathology departments in the Region of Southern Denmark implemented digital pathology for all histologic samples. Going digital necessitated optimisation of workflows and training of pathologists, avoiding a reduction in diagnostic quality. This review describes the process for realisation of digital pathology and its future perspectives, including artificial intelligence algorithms to be implemented.