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Efficacy of stereomicroscope as an aid to histopathological diagnosis
Pushpak Uday Shah1, Deepa Rajesh Mane1, Punnya V Angadi1
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Karnataka Lingayat Education Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
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Grossing and microscopic examination of the received specimens in a histopathological laboratory is a routine procedure for achieving a fi nal diagnosis. Errors in either of the steps may lead to an inaccurate diagnosis since wrong orientation of the specimen may either cause diagnostic delays or pose a diagnostic dilemma. Stereomicroscope is an important accessory instrument which can be used to study a variety of specimens. It not only enables us to study the surface details but also aids in minute work including dissection and microsurgery to name a few.
Aim:
To assess the effectiveness of stereomicroscope in routine grossing and its role in arriving at a final diagnosis.
Materials And Methods:
Cases from the archives of the department for which stereomicroscopic evaluation was done were retrieved and reviewed.
Results And Conclusion:
Stereomicroscopic images aided not only in the proper orientation of the specimen but also in the diagnosis.
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