Kaleidoscope of oral artifacts: A vivid picture through light and polarizing microscope.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
;
2016 Jan-Mar 59(1): 31-34
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-176625
ABSTRACT
Background:
This study is based on finding of an inexplicable artifact that was seen in the tissue received as periapical granuloma.Aim:
To observe the histological appearance of different commonly implanted food particles and easily incorporated substances from a laboratory in the oral biopsy tissues. Materials andMethods:
Various food particles such as wheat chapatti, beans, peas, pulses, and coriander leaves and substances such as a suture, cotton, and paper that can easily gain entry during biopsy and histotechnical procedures were intentionally introduced in the tissue specimens of a uterus from outside. Both light and polarizing microscopes were utilized to view them.Results:
Different food particles and substances gave different appearances that could lead to misdiagnosis. Some of these also exhibited positive birefringence under the polarizing microscope.Conclusion:
Knowledge and familiarity with probable foreign substances which can appear in tissues may help prevent misdiagnosis or erroneous diagnosis of biopsy specimens.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2016
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Article
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