Learning dermatopathology in the digital age.
In recent years, advances in technology have allowed the study of pathology to transition into the digital realm. Histologic sections can now be viewed on mobile devices and computer screens easily and in many cases for free to increase exposure to representative learning cases. Many of these images have labels and markings to facilitate identification of key histologic findings. This article highlights some of the programs and Web sites that host these digital slides and rank them in the order of their utility to students of dermatopathology.
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