Evaluating cellularity and structural connectivity on whole brain slides using a custom-made digital pathology pipeline

Highlights • We provide instructions on scanning and evaluating whole brain slides.• Cellularity heatmaps highlight a broader glioma infiltration zone compared to MRI.• Fiber tracking maps show displacement of tracts in the tumor vicinity.• Different radiological progression types feature distinct tumor growth patterns.

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