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Breast biopsy or excision

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*'''Palpate''' the specimen for masses. Compare with radiography if available.<ref name=Roychowdhury/> Confirm the presence of any known biopsy clips, either visibly or by post-operative radiography (in order to confirm that the specimen includes the region of interest).
*'''Serially section''' the specimen.
:*When performing '''triage''' of fresh lumpectomies, make slices about 1.0 to 1.5 cm thick. When laid down and flattened, this is generally thin enough to allow for fixation overnight.
:*When selecting tissue for submission, make 3-4 mm thick '''slices'''.<ref name=Roychowdhury/>
*Submit:<ref name=Roychowdhury/>

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