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In the context of oral pathology, enucleation involves removal of all tissue (both hard and soft) involved in a [[lesion]].<ref name="isbn0-86715-390-3">{{cite book |
In the context of [[Oral_and_maxillofacial_pathology|oral pathology]], enucleation involves removal of all tissue (both hard and soft) involved in a [[lesion]].<ref name="isbn0-86715-390-3">{{cite book |
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|author1=Marx, Robert E. |author2=Stern, Diane |title=Oral and maxillofacial pathology: a rationale for diagnosis and treatment |
|author1=Marx, Robert E. |author2=Stern, Diane |title=Oral and maxillofacial pathology: a rationale for diagnosis and treatment |
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Revision as of 20:40, 5 February 2021
As a general surgical technique, enucleation refers to the surgical removal of a mass without cutting into or dissecting it.
Removal of the eye
Enucleation refers to the removal of the eyeball itself, while leaving surrounding tissues intact.
Removal of oral cysts and tumors
In the context of oral pathology, enucleation involves removal of all tissue (both hard and soft) involved in a lesion.[1]
Removal of uterine fibroids (leiomyomata)
Enucleation is the removal of fibroids without removing the uterus (hysterectomy), which is also commonly performed.
References
- ^ Marx, Robert E.; Stern, Diane (2003). Oral and maxillofacial pathology: a rationale for diagnosis and treatment. Chicago: Quintessence. p. 684. ISBN 0-86715-390-3.
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