Use of virtual microscopy for didactic live-audience presentation in anatomic pathology.

摘要: Abstract Didactic presentations on the topic of anatomic pathology in front a live audience have been largely dependent use standard 2 × inch projection slides (Kodachromes) selected still images from at hand. Because highly visual nature specialty pathology, this method has had some serious limitations. With advent digital imaging techniques and availability new electronic software for images, possibilities become available didactic large, audience. We describe whereby large or "virtual slides" were produced digitally scanned whole-mount sections histologic glass projected using combination PowerPoint (Microsoft Corp, Redmond, WA) virtual microscopy To provide seamless transition between two presentation formats, personal computer-based hyperlinked to browser-based microscope viewer. The presenter, with mouse, was able "move" image slide screen, seamlessly among various magnifications, rapidly select any areas interest pertinent topic. Thus, experience obtained by simulated that viewing multi-headed during tutorial. most closely approximates reviewing under practicing pathologists, educational is greatly enhanced technique. Also, permits making type much larger group individuals Ann Diagn Pathol 7:67-72, 2003. Copyright 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.