An electronic primer in dermatopathology

Summary We present an electronic primer in dermatopathology based on a full-text retrieval system which contains all the features of traditional handbooks of dermatopathology. The system including high-resolution black and white pictures with coloured overlays runs on every personal computer with VGA card and needs no additional software and hardware equipment. The representation of pictures is improved by using high-resolution VGA cards. The system is able to work like an electronic diagnostic consultant in dermatopathology.