Breast biopsy or excision
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Contents
Gross examination
Selection and trimming
- Determine total specimen size. Optionally, determine weight[1]
- Ink margins.Template:Ink note If sample orientations are marked, use different colors for different directions.[1]
- Palpate specimen for masses. Compare with radiograph if available[1]
- Make 3-4 mm thick slices.[1]
- Submit:[1]
- Entire specimen if it can fit in 3-5 slices.
- If larger, 1 slice per cm of tumor (minimum of 3 slices of tumor), including both center and periphery of tumor.
- Additional suspicious areas, including those indicated by mammography
See also: General notes on gross processing
Report
- Size of original tissue sample, preferably in 3 dimensions.
- Tumor properties, at least:
Notes
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