Intestine with tumor
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Contents
Gross examination
- Determine the proximal (oral) and distal (aboral) of the specimen if possible.[1]
- Measure the length and diameter of the entire specimen.[1]
- Surfaces that appear to overlie a tumor can be inkedTemplate:Ink note.
- Initial cutting can be:
- A longitudinal cut opposite to the tumor if it is relatively demarcated
- Cross-sectional slicing, particularly for circumferential tumors or those not readily visible.
- Measure the distance proximal and distal of the tumor.[1]
- Note any accompanying "polyps".[1]
- Describe the serosa, and whether there are any suspected tumor breakthroughs hereof.[1]
- Further tumor evaluation:[1]
- Size
- The proportion of the circumference involved
- Distance to the resection edges
Tissue selection
Gross report
Microscopic evaluation
Microscopyreport
Notes
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