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How to handle liver biopsy specimens

Prof B Portmann 11.20 - Virtual Pathology at the University of Leeds

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Biopsy taken <strong>to</strong> assess focal lesion<br />

• Best <strong>to</strong> evaluate firstly H&E sections<br />

• Spare sections on PLL coated slides<br />

held for immunohis<strong>to</strong>chemistry<br />

• Panel of antibodies <strong>to</strong> assess neoplasms does<br />

not differ from that used in any other organ<br />

• Due <strong>to</strong> scarcity of tissue more judicious<br />

selection recommended based on his<strong>to</strong>logical<br />

appearances + clinical guidance<br />

• Remember neuroendocrine neoplasms

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