Lung wedge resection and lobectomy: Difference between revisions
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==Microscopic evaluation== | ==Microscopic evaluation== | ||
Look mainly for '''carcinoma'''. {{further|Lung tumor|linebreak=no}} | Look mainly for '''carcinoma'''. {{further|Lung tumor|linebreak=no}} | ||
==Grossing== | |||
Perform the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uclahealth.org/pathology/workfiles/Education/Residency%20Program/Gross%20Manual/Wedge%20Resection.pdf|title=Pulmonary pathology grossing guidelines|accessdate=2021-03-17}}<ref> | |||
*Describe '''pleural surface''', including color, and any presence of granularity, adhesions, retraction, or tumor. | |||
*Serially '''section''' the specimen. Describe the cut surface, including color and consistency, and any focal | |||
lesions. For tumors, see '''[[Lung tumor]]''' | |||
*Describe any '''lymph nodes''', including location, range of sizes and appearance of cut surface. | |||
==Microscopy report== | ==Microscopy report== | ||