histopathology
Tissue Microscopy
Plain-language definition
Microscopic examination of tissue samples (biopsies) to identify disease. Temporal artery biopsy histopathology confirms giant cell arteritis.
Where this term comes up
“First reported case showing histopathology of Onyx embolization material in an orbital solitary fibrous tumor”
Publication · Transarterial Onyx Embolization of an Orbital Solitary Fibrous Tumor
“Orbital biopsy was essential for diagnosis -- histopathology demonstrated characteristic emperipolesis of lymphocytes within S100-positive histiocytes”
Publication · Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting With Diplopia
- Category
- Test or diagnostic term
- Also written as
- histopathological
Diagnostic terms describe tests, measurements, imaging, or exam techniques used to understand eye and neuro-ophthalmic problems.
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