Dr. “Prasadam” approach in pathology samples– Are we aware of the dangerous implications?
Grossing errors
Keywords:
Biopsy, Grossing, Histopathology
Abstract
Grossing acts as the first step in the diagnostic journey provided a complete specimen is provided to the pathologist. It is the connecting link between the patient and the pathologist. However, sometimes the biopsy received by an oral pathologist is insufficient or inappropriate or from an unrepresentative site, which can lead to an erroneous diagnosis, leading to delay or at times wrong diagnosis. This article is to highlight such errors.
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Published
2025-01-17
How to Cite
Rehani, S. (2025). Dr. “Prasadam” approach in pathology samples– Are we aware of the dangerous implications?. UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 10(4). Retrieved from https://ujds.in/index.php/ujds/article/view/1236
Section
Oral Pathology
