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Tissue Frozen Determine Diagnosis Indications Sections Margins Clear

Front What are the indications for frozen sections?
Back ● Determine whether margins are clear of tumor cells ● Provide fresh tissue for molecular genetics ● Determine whether representative tissue has been biopsied for diagnosis ● Ensure tissue conservation (Mohs surgery) ● Definitive diagnosis of a lesion requires permanent sections, not a frozen section

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