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31 July 2023 Artificial intelligence and digital pathology: clinical promise and deployment considerations
Mark D. Zarella, David S. McClintock, Harsh Batra, Rama R. Gullapalli, Michael Valante, Vivian O. Tan, Shubham Dayal, Kei Shing Oh, Haydee Lara, Chris A. Garcia, Esther Abels
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity in anatomic pathology to provide quantitative objective support to a traditionally subjective discipline, thereby enhancing clinical workflows and enriching diagnostic capabilities. AI requires access to digitized pathology materials, which, at present, are most commonly generated from the glass slide using whole-slide imaging. Models are developed collaboratively or sourced externally, and best practices suggest validation with internal datasets most closely resembling the data expected in practice. Although an array of AI models that provide operational support for pathology practices or improve diagnostic quality and capabilities has been described, most of them can be categorized into one or more discrete types. However, their function in the pathology workflow can vary, as a single algorithm may be appropriate for screening and triage, diagnostic assistance, virtual second opinion, or other uses depending on how it is implemented and validated. Despite the clinical promise of AI, the barriers to adoption have been numerous, to which inclusion of new stakeholders and expansion of reimbursement opportunities may be among the most impactful solutions.

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Mark D. Zarella, David S. McClintock, Harsh Batra, Rama R. Gullapalli, Michael Valante, Vivian O. Tan, Shubham Dayal, Kei Shing Oh, Haydee Lara, Chris A. Garcia, and Esther Abels "Artificial intelligence and digital pathology: clinical promise and deployment considerations," Journal of Medical Imaging 10(5), 051802 (31 July 2023). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JMI.10.5.051802
Received: 17 February 2023; Accepted: 29 June 2023; Published: 31 July 2023
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KEYWORDS
Artificial intelligence

Pathology

Evolutionary algorithms

Diagnostics

Data modeling

Process modeling

Algorithm development

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