Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, is a ___ (e.g. ball-in-cage, monoleaflet, bileaflet) mechanic valve measuring __ x __ x __ cm with / without attached tissue fragment. There is (no) structural defect identified. The valve ring is ____ (e.g. deformed). The occluder / poppet ___ (e.g. moves properly). A small amount of tissue, __ x __ x __ cm, is attached to ____ of the valve. Gross photographs of both the superior and inferior view are taken. The valve is put in storage. The soft tissue is entirely submitted in cassette #__ (__ pieces).
___ blocks, __ H&E