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*Orientation. | *Orientation. | ||
**Lumpectomies are usually oriented with a short and long suture as per the surgeon; '''s'''hort is typically '''s'''uperior (aspect) and '''l'''ong is typically '''l'''ateral (aspect). | **Lumpectomies are usually oriented with a short and long suture as per the surgeon; '''s'''hort is typically '''s'''uperior (aspect) and '''l'''ong is typically '''l'''ateral (aspect). | ||
**Mastectomies typically have tissue | **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. | |||
*Inking. | *Inking. | ||
*Slicing - medial to lateral. | *Slicing - medial to lateral. | ||