title: Macroscopic techniques for ophthalmic tumor specimens.
abstract: This article explores the range of tumor specimens that may be submitted to ophthalmic pathology. The handling of complex enucleation and exenteration is described along with smaller eyelid, conjunctival and corneal specimens. The importance of a good understanding of the unique anatomy of the ocular region and detailed clinical information is emphasized as this results in the taking of appropriate blocks for histology and consequently clinically helpful reports. Recommendations for handling specimens where further tissue is required for molecular studies is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 4 TF, United Kingdom. Electronic address: fiona.roberts@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D005123:Eye / Q000473:pathology*; D015353:Eye Enucleation; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D017233:Orbit Evisceration; D010336:Pathology / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Endoresection; Enucleation; Exenteration; Exoresection; Melanoma; Retinoblastoma