Artefacts in histopathology.

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Haryana, India.

Published: September 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • Histopathology involves analyzing slides for diagnosing diseases and conducting research.
  • Artefacts in microscopic slides can cause misinterpretations, potentially leading to incorrect diagnoses and increased patient health issues.
  • The article discusses common artefacts found during slide examinations and suggests ways to distinguish them from actual tissue components.

Article Abstract

Histopathology is the science of slide analysis for the diagnostic and research purposes. However, sometimes the presence of certain artefacts in a microscopic section can result in misinterpretations leading to diagnostic pitfalls that can result in increased patient morbidity. This article reviews the common artefacts encountered during slide examination alongside the remedial measures which can be undertaken to differentiate between an artefact and tissue constituent.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4211218PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-029X.141346DOI Listing

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