A. A macroscopic photograph of the right femoral segmental resection specimen for osteosarcoma prior to sectioning.
B. The central slab of the bone is longitudinally sectioned in the sagittal plane. The macroscopic photograph demonstrates a tumor with massive structure-less areas of necrosis and hemorrhagic infiltration. The tumor involves the diaphysis, metaphysis, intramedullary space, cortical bone, and partially soft tissue. There is no gross evidence of tumor at the inked margins.
Be sure that if you take a gross photograph of the specimen before sectioning, you should also take a photograph of the cut surface, a closeup photo to demonstrate any grossly evident pathology, and any other images that are needed.
