Whole slide image data utilization informed by digital diagnosis patterns.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Despite the benefits of digital pathology, data storage and management of digital whole slide images introduces new logistical and infrastructure challenges to traditionally analog pathology labs.

Aims

Our goal was to analyze pathologist slide diagnosis patterns to determine the minimum number of pixels required during the diagnosis.

Methods

We developed a method of using pathologist viewing patterns to vary digital image resolution across virtual slides, which we call variable resolution images. An additional pathologist reviewed the variable resolution images to determine if diagnoses could still be rendered.

Results

Across all slides, the pathologists rarely zoomed in to the full resolution level. As a result, the variable resolution images are signi

SUBMITTER: Ashman K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577055 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature