Evaluation of suspected malignancies: Difference between revisions
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If possible, generally include features of any '''previous biopsies''' or smaller excisions in synoptic reports and staging. For example, if staging is based on tumor size, and the tumor size in a previous excisional biopsy corresponds to a higher stage than the size of residual tumor in a subsequent wider excision, then the report of the latter should give the higher stage, with a comment thereof, such as: | |||
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:- Based on previous excisional biopsy (specimen ID: ______) | |||
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