Digital Imaging in Cytopathology

Table 1

Advantages of whole slide imaging in cytopathology practice.

(1) Primary diagnosis (telecytology)
(2) Remote second opinion consultation
(3) Educational activity within the institution or remotely, for example, CAP online program
(4) Archiving interesting and legal cases (digital cytology slides replication)
(5) Quality assurance
(6) Educational conferences such as tumor boards (locally or remotely)
(7) Online cytology proficiency testing
(8) Online board exam or certification
(9) Detailed image analysis and cytomorphometry
(10) Annotation of various entities on the slides for teaching purpose
(11) Easy acquisition of static images from whole-slide images
(12) Provide cytopathology services to remote hospitals
(13) Gains access to cytology subspecialty expertise
(14) Remote on-site evaluation and triage
(15) Synchronous consultation