Breast grossing: Difference between revisions
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**Mastectomies typically have tissue extending toward the axilla known as the "tail". | **Mastectomies typically have tissue extending toward the axilla known as the "tail". | ||
**The deep aspect in larger specimens can often be identified by the (flat) fascial plane. | **The deep aspect in larger specimens can often be identified by the (flat) fascial plane. | ||
*Inking - colours usually as per an institutional standard - see | *Inking - colours usually as per an institutional standard - see ''Protocol notes'' section. | ||
*Slicing - medial to lateral. | *Slicing - medial to lateral. | ||