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Review
. 2014 Sep;18(Suppl 1):S111-6.
doi: 10.4103/0973-029X.141346.

Artefacts in histopathology

Shailja Chatterjee  1
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Review

Artefacts in histopathology

Shailja Chatterjee. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2014 Sep.

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.

Keywords: Artefacts; diagnostic pitfalls; histopathology; morbidity; mortality; remedies.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Photomicrograph showing tissue autolysis due to improper fixation (x10)
Figure 2
Figure 2
Photomicrograph showing folding of section (×10)
Figure 3
Figure 3
Photomicrograph showing contamination by spores (×10)
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