Tumors of bone and soft tissue invariably require clinical history and radiologic evaluation for definitive diagnosis. Increasingly, core needle biopsy (CNB) is the primary method for obtaining tissue for diagnosis due to advancement of intraprocedural imaging techniques, safety, and cost…
Introduction Frozen section is rarely used for primary diagnosis in dermatopathology but is often requested for management of skin cancer. The principal treatment for most skin malignancies consists of primary excision with negative margins. The operative procedure may include use…
Introduction The intraoperative consultation (IOC) is a multifaceted procedure that requires adequate preparation by the surgical pathology and other laboratory personnel and adequate communication with nursing and other operating room (OR) staff. The procedure includes the timely request for a…