Table 1 Classification system for the degree of artifact
From: CO2 laser versus cold steel margin analysis following endoscopic excision of glottic cancer
Degree of artifact | Definition |
|---|---|
None | No Artifact |
Minor | Minor degree of artifact Still interpretable for both malignancy & dysplasia with accuracy |
Marked | Greater degree of artifact, causing difficult interpretation of specimen Could interpret for margin malignancy status but not for the presence or degree of dysplasia with accuracy |
Uninterpretable | No opinion on the presence or absence of dysplasia or malignancy could be given |