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  • Microscopic examination of animal tissues is essential for diagnosing diseases.
  • Tissue processing involves multiple steps from collection to stained slides.
  • Defects, known as artifacts, can arise during tissue processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review and present various artifacts encountered in histopathology.
  • To highlight the impact of artifacts on the interpretation of histopathological diagnoses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on histopathological artifacts.
  • Compilation of common and significant artifacts in tissue sections.

Main Results:

  • Artifacts can arise from various stages of tissue processing.
  • These defects can lead to misinterpretation of normal histology and pathology.
  • Some artifacts may provide valuable diagnostic clues.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of histopathological artifacts is vital for accurate diagnosis.
  • Proper tissue handling and processing minimize artifact formation.
  • Artifacts remain a significant consideration in histopathological evaluations.