Specimen Grossing and Dissection
Q: For a breast cancer resection, why are multiple tissue blocks taken from the tumor?
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This occurs when the bond between the tissue and the infiltrating wax is weak, often due to incomplete processing. The tissue can pop out of the wax matrix when cut, leaving a hole in the block face and a gap in the section.
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