Dual-Use Telemedicine Support System for Pathology.
Abstract
Traditional pathology is practiced utilizing a microscope for examination of glass slides containing tissue samples. Being able to see only a minuscule portion of the entire coverslip through the microscope, the pathologist must search for any area of interest by perusing the slide at a low magnification. Although it is easy to switch to a higher magnification as desired, one of the difficulties arises when attempting to return to a previous area of interest. Attempts to achieve telepathology utilizing this technology are primitive. Kensal Corporation has developed a revolutionary tool for pathologists employing digital technology which eliminates the inherent limitations of traditional microscopy. "Lensless microscopy" enables a pathologist to capture and display the entire coverslip and view it on a high resolution monitor. This image is the scout image. Areas of interest can be readily identified and selected for viewing at higher magnification. Since the coordinates of each new magnification are automatically recorded and saved, the pathologist can return to the precise location 0 any area of interest previously viewed. Because it is now in digital form, the entire coverslip can be archived as a case file and transmitted for remote consultations. True telepathology now exists.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADB244332
Entities
People
- Diane Conti