Does imprint cytology of brain tumours improve intraoperative diagnoses?

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Authors

Tor Brommeland · University Hospital of North Norway

Bjørn Straume · University Hospital of North Norway

Abstract

A combination of frozen sections and imprints significantly reduced the number of delayed intraoperative diagnoses. Intraoperative diagnostic accuracy was improved, although not to a statistically significant level. Choice of surgical procedure did not affect the diagnostic outcome.

Topics & Keywords

CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Brain Metastases and Treatment Ear and Head Tumors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica

Volume 108, Issue 3, pp. 153-156

DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0404.2003.00115.x

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