A technique for the orientation of endoscopically resected laryngeal lesions

Endoscopic resection is a widely accepted method of treating early laryngeal malignancies. Accurate histological assessment of resected laryngeal specimens can be difficult due to their small size and potential damage and distortion caused by standard orientation and processing techniques. A new technique is described which employs dehydrated cucumber to mount laryngeal specimens for orientation and processing. This technique is quick, easy, cheap and reliable, allowing accurate histological assessment of potentially malignant lesions. Better orientating and processing of laryngeal specimens can optimise treatment decisions based on histological results.