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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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Three-dimensional surface imaging and printing in anatomic pathology
Melanie C Bois1, Jonathan M Morris2, Jennifer M Boland1, Nicole L Larson1, Emily F Scharrer1, Marie-Christine Aubry1, Joseph J Maleszewski3
1 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
2 Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
3 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Joseph J Maleszewski
Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street S.W. Rochester, MN 55905
USA
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/jpi.jpi_8_21
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Three-dimensional (3D) imaging is increasingly being incorporated into a variety of medical specialties: surgery and radiology being but two prominent examples. Image-intensive disciplines, such as anatomic pathology (AP), represent excellent potential candidates for further exploration of this innovative technology. Multiple potential use cases exist within AP, involving patient care, education, and research. These use cases broadly include direct utilization of the 3D digital assets for viewing on a 2D screen, populating 3D extended reality platforms (virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality) as well as generation of 3D printed photorealistic specimen models. Herein, these use cases are explored with specific regard to our experiences and yet unrealized potential. Future directions and considerations are also discussed.
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