Pathologists Set Action Plan to Aid Missing Children Problem

Abstract

Intracellular crystalline deposits were observed in visceral adipose tissue in nearly one-third of stillborn autopsies reviewed. These spicular brown crystals are a frequent finding in stillbirth autopsies. The artifact, sometimes prominent and extensive, should be recognized as formalin pigment and without pathologic consequence. (The J Histotechnol 16:69,1993)     

Abstracts From Current Literature

Abstract

In an effort to formulate a comprehensive set of instructions for outside hospitals performing multiple portion muscle, skin and nerve biopsies, we included information outlining the pitfalls of transport and processing as well as specific diagnostic procedures available to the clinician. The following report is an expanded version of our updated protocol. (The J Histotechnol 11: 51, 1988.)