title: Pathology Gross Photography: The Beginning of Digital Pathology.
abstract: The underutilized practice of photographing anatomic pathology specimens from surgical pathology and autopsies is an invaluable benefit to patients, clinicians, pathologists, and students. Photographic documentation of clinical specimens is essential for the effective practice of pathology. When considering what specimens to photograph, all grossly evident pathology, absent yet expected pathologic features, and gross-only specimens should be thoroughly documented. Specimen preparation prior to photography includes proper lighting and background, wiping surfaces of blood, removing material such as tubes or bandages, orienting the specimen in a logical fashion, framing the specimen to fill the screen, positioning of probes, and using the right-sized scale.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Mail Route 0747, Galveston, TX 77555-0747, USA.
authors.forename: B Alan
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Rampy
authors.affiliation: Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group, 19951 Mariner Avenue #155, Torrance, CA 90503, USA. Electronic address: efglassymd@affiliatedpath.com.
authors.forename: Eric F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Glassy
mesh_terms: D001344:Autopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004282:Documentation; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D010340:Pathology, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010781:Photography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013048:Specimen Handling
keywords: Anatomic pathology; Diagnostic report; Digital pathology; Electronic medical record; Gross photography