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==Presentations==
==Presentations==
*Bronchial lavage
*Bronchial lavage
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==Gross processing==
==Gross processing==
 
In tumor resection:<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>
In tumor resection and autopsy:
*'''Measure''' the specimen in 3 dimensions.
*Measure tumor size
*Describe any included '''pleural surface''', including color, and any presence of granularity, adhesions, retraction, or tumor.
*Determine location: Which lobe, and if it is peripheral, central or hilar.
*Serially '''section''' the specimen. Describe the cut surface, including color and consistency, and any focal lesions.
*Margin length to pleura and hilum.
*Measure '''tumor size''' as a maximum diameter {{Moderate-begin}}or 3 dimensions{{Moderate-end}}
*Any involvement of major bronchi or blood vessels.
*Determine '''location''': Which lobe if applicable, and if it is peripheral, central or hilar.
*Any abnormal hilar lymph nodes.
*'''Margin''' length to pleura and hilum/surgical margin.
*Any '''involvement''' of major bronchi or blood vessels.
*Any abnormal '''lymph nodes''', including hilar ones if available.
Photograph all tumors.


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