Difference between revisions of "Surgical margins"

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BCC was found in block 1 (one of the tips) on the initial cut.
BCC was found in block 1 (one of the tips) on the initial cut.


In block 1, BCC is present but distant from the inked margin  
In block 1, BCC is present but distant from the inked margin in the plane  
in the plane of section. The margin is not in the plane of section;  
of section. The margin is not completely in the plane of section; thus,  
thus, trimming of a negative margin cannot be entirely excluded. As BCC  
trimming of a negative margin cannot be entirely excluded. As BCC is seen  
is seen on both sides of the block, a positive margin is favoured.
on both sides of the block, a positive margin is favoured.
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