[Digitization and image reconstruction: application to iconography of surgical pathology specimens].

A simple method for obtaining imaging documents of surgical specimens is reported. the method uses a scanner and a personal computer with printer. It provides rapid, low-cost high-quality images on paper or transparencies. The document can be used to illustrate a pathology report or discussion between clinicians and pathologists. The computers facilities already present in most Pathology laboratories is sufficient. The scanner with software cost slightly more than a camera.