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Grossing in Oral Pathology: General Principles and Guidelines

BR Premalatha, Roopa S Rao

Citation Information : Premalatha B, Rao RS. Grossing in Oral Pathology: General Principles and Guidelines. World J Dent 2010; 1 (1):35-41.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1007

Published Online: 01-12-2011

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

Grossing of surgical pathology specimens form the first and an important step in tissue processing, leading to diagnosis. It forms a connecting link between the patient and the pathologist. It involves a close coordination between the surgeon, pathologist and the histotechnologist. A correct grossing procedure helps in minimizing the processing errors while at the same time providing useful information about the specimen helping in the achievement of correct diagnosis. However, the importance of this step is often overlooked and neglected. The purpose of this article is to provide adequate insight about the grossing procedure of the pathologic specimens of head and neck region. Our effort is to present this article as a hands-on experience for the student population and the technicians.

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