Image analysis in dermatopathology.
OBJECTIVE
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Image analysis in dermapathology has a huge potential. The techniques are difficult and at present mainly used in specialized centres.
Departments of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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Fleming
DNA ploidy analysis; dermatopathology; image analysis; immunohistochemistry; morphometry; pigmented lesion; quantitative; stereology; tumor behaviour