An Obstacle in Histopathological Diagnosis: Artifacts

Abstract

Semin Gedikli* and Ali Can Özcan

Artifacts are image errors that occur at any stage of tissue from the stage of collection to the stage of staining and create a serious obstacle to reaching a definitive diagnosis in microscopic examination. By distinguishing these artifacts from healthy or pathological tissue, a more accurate definition and subsequently a more appropriate treatment strategy can be determined. With this study, we aim to present some of the artifacts that can be encountered in histopathological examinations used in reaching a definitive diagnosis in the field of health.