Authors: | Possum, B.; Tagliaferro, R.; Correa-Sorich, P.; Rigo, R.; Yu, S.; Nehal, K. S.; McKay, C. |
Editors: | McKay, C.; Nehal, K. S. |
Article/Chapter Title: | Microtomy |
Abstract: | Microtomy Microtomy is the process of using a cryostat Cryostat to section the embedded Mohs tissue specimen. The embedded Mohs tissue specimen is sectioned at varying thickness measured in microns and then placed onto a glass slide. Quality sections that are free of any technical artifacts are necessary to allow accurate interpretation by the Mohs surgeon. © The Author(s), Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. All rights reserved. |
Keywords: | microtomy; troubleshooting; optimum cutting temperature (oct) embedding media; anti-roll plate; cryostat; facing; mounting sections; tissue block; trimming |
Book Title: | Laboratory manual for mohs micrographic surgery: Frozen tissue processing |
ISBN: | 978-3-031-52433-2 |
Publisher: | Springer |
Publication Place: | Cham, Switzerland |
Date Published: | 2024-01-01 |
Start Page: | 51 |
End Page: | 77 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-031-52434-9_5 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | Source: Scopus |