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Unit 5 Ophthalmic Histopathology

BOOK TITLE: Manual of Medical Laboratory Techniques

Author
1. Ramakrishnan S
2. Sulochana KN
ISBN
9789350256343
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11559_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
50
Author Affiliations
1. Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; National CSI
2. Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of ophthalmic histopathology in medical laboratory technique. Chapter has 29 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Specimens entry, specimen fixation, grossing technique, decalcification, tissue processing, embedding, frozen section, staining techniques, immunohistochemistry, cytology study, storing process, special stains are described in detail with the help of excellent illustrations. 1 to 2 references are given at the end of each topic for further reading. 2 tables are included to highlight standard protocols of different techniques.

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