Microwave Decalcification of Human Temporal Bones

Objectives/Hypothesis Morphological and immunohistochemical studies of human temporal bones are challenging as a result of difficulties in obtaining reliably fi‐ed specimens and the lengthy time required for decalcification, typically 4 to 7 months. A novel method of processing human temporal bones using a microwave oven to accelerate decalcification is described. This procedure provides a rapid means of decalcifying temporal bones with good preservation of tissue morphology and antigenicity.

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