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    J Korean Med Sci. 1987 Dec;2(4):239-245. English.
    Published online May 25, 2009.
    https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1987.2.4.239
    Copyright © 1987 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
    Original Article

    An evaluation of frozen section biopsy in 4434 cases

    Tae Sook Hwang, Eui Keun Ham, Chul Woo Kim, Je G. Chi and Seong Hoe Park
      • Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea.

    Abstract

    Frozen section diagnosis is a highly useful method of diagnosis. There were 4434 frozen sections, 24 false positive diagnosis, 65 false negative diagnosis and 30 deferred diagnosis. This method achieves the highest accuracy when there is a cooperation between experienced surgeon and reliable and careful pathologist. It is wise to defer the diagnosis of consult to other pathologist in difficult situation.

    Keywords
    Frozen section biopsy; cryopathology; accuracy

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    MeSH Terms
    Frozen Sections*
    Microtomy*
    Predictive Value of Tests*
    Biopsy/standards*
    False Negative Reactions
    False Positive Reactions
    Humans
    Neoplasms/diagnosis*
    Neoplasms/pathology
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