title: Plastic embedding of cutaneous specimens for light microscopy using araldite epoxy resin.
abstract: A method is described using araldite epoxy resin for embedding intact 3-mm cutaneous punch biopsies for light microscopy. Sections are cut at 0.5-2.0 micron and stained with hematoxylin-eosin-phloxine. This procedure allows for preservation of cellular detail unobtainable with conventional formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue.
mesh_terms: D004853:Epoxy Resins; D006652:Histological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D004853:Epoxy Resins