Thyroid
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Contents
Fixation
Generally 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fix all thyroids at least overnight to avoid artifactual nuclear atypia.[1]
See also: General notes on fixation
Gross processing
Selection and trimming
- Weigh[1]
- Measure each lobe and isthmus in 3 dimensions, respectively.[1]
- Ink outer surface,[1] at least if malignancy is suspected.Cite error: Closing
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See also: General notes on gross processing
Notes
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