Open AccessImage analysis in dermatopathology
Author(s) -
Fleming Matthew G.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
skin research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.521
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1600-0846
pISSN - 0909-752X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0846.1995.tb00038.x
Subject(s) - dermatopathology , digital image analysis , pathology , stereology , medicine , dermatology , computer science , computer vision
Background/aims: Image analysis in dermatopathology has been used for DNA ploidy analysis, morphometry, stereology, and quantitative immunohistochemistry. The object is to review image analysis in dermatopathology and evaluate these modalities and their application in pigmented lesion pathology, for elucidation of tumor behaviour and architecture and as an aid in tumor identification and prognostication. Conclusion: Image analysis in dermapathology has a huge potential. The techniques are difficult and at present mainly used in specialized centres.