Modification of a 32 G needle as an eyepiece pointer for light microscopy

摘要

Dermatopathology can bring out theinner”Sherlock Holmes” ofresidents,as theymake microscopic observations to reach to a definitive diagnosis.[1] To enhanceproficiency in dermatopathology, interaction between residentsand their mentor is indispensablefor thelearning process. Consequently,an eyepiece pointer under thelightmicroscopeservesasan important toolto point out various findingsessentialfor making a diagnosis.[2] However, for somelightmicroscopes, the pointer is notbuilt-in butentailsadditionalcost. Herein, we describethe use ofa 32 Gneedleasan improvised eyepiece pointer for lightmicroscopy.