Tubular and ⁄or villous adenoma
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Gross evaluation
Further information: Colon
Tissue selection and trimming
Depending on sample format:[1]
- Biopsies and polyps of <4 mm are embedded in their entirety. Samples less than 0.3 mm should be stained with eosin to avoid getting lost processing.
- Polyps 4-8 mm with short stem or without stem: Identify the excision surface and divide the polyp longitudinally through the excision surface.
- Polyps > 8 mm with a stem long enough to make it possible to take a transverse, whole slice from the stem closest to the excision surface: First, take a transverse slice through the peripheral portion of the stem, encompassing the entire circumference. Then take a 3-4 mm thick slice longitudinally through the polyp and the middle of the stem, after which the two remaining parts on either side are cut into equally thick slices, parallel to the previous slice.
- Polyps >8 mm with short stem or without stem: Identify the excision surface and cut out a 3-4 mm thick disk that extends longitudinally through the center of the excision surface. Then divide the two remaining portions into equally thick slices, parallel to the previous slice.
- Polyps that come in parts: Pick out the largest pieces, which are cut as similar as possible to above. Small fragments are sieved and embedded in a separate box.
Gross reporting
- Polyp and/or fragment sizes
- Presence or absence of stem of polyps
Example, for a gastrointestinal biopsy:
Labeled: "Sigmoid colon biopsy". The specimen is received in formalin and consists of 4 fragments of pink-tan tissue with a vaguely recognizable mucosal surface, mixed with food-like material. The fragments measure 0.2-0.3 cm in greatest dimension. The entire specimen is submitted for microscopic examination in one cassette. |
Microscopic evaluation
Template:Colorectal adenoma criteria
Tubular or villous
Type | Risk of containing malignant cells | Histopathology | Image |
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Tubular adenoma | 2% at 1.5cm[2] | Over 75% of volume has tubular appearance.[3] | |
Tubulovillous adenoma | 20% to 25%[4] | 25%-75% villous[3] | |
Villous adenoma | 15%[5] to 40%[4] | Over 75% villous[3] |
Length of villi must be at least twice the depth of the normal mucosal thickness.[6]
Differential diagnoses
Hyperplastic Polyp[7] | Tubular Adenoma[7] |
---|---|
Nu dysplasia | Dysplasia |
Proliferative zone restricted to base | Proliferative zone starting at the surface |
Gland lining cells mature at the surface | No surface maturation |
Colorectal carcinoma (mainly adenocarcinoma) is distinguished from an adenoma (mainly tubular and ⁄or villous adenomas) mainly by invasion through the muscularis mucosae.[8]
Also, adenocarcinoma also commonly displays:[9]
- Varying degrees of gland formation with tall columnar cells
- Frequenty desmoplasia
- Dirty necrosis, consisting of extensive central necrosis with granular eosinophilic karyorrhectic debris. Garland of cribriform glands are frequently found in their vicinity.
Further workup
Dissecting pools of mucin at the base of any adenoma should be evaluated for the possibility of mucinous carcinoma.[6]
Notes
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References
- ↑ Monica Dahlgren, Janne Malina, Anna Måsbäck, Otto Ljungberg (1997-02-13). Lilla utskärningen.
- ↑ Minhhuyen Nguyen. Polyps of the Colon and Rectum. MSD Manual. Last full review/revision June 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bosman, F. T. (2010). WHO classification of tumours of the digestive system . Lyon: International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 92-832-2432-9. OCLC 688585784.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Amersi, Farin; Agustin, Michelle; Ko, Clifford Y (2005). "Colorectal Cancer: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Health Services ". Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 18 (03): 133–140. doi: . ISSN 1531-0043.
- ↑ Alnoor Ramji. Villous Adenoma Follow-up. Medscape. Updated: Oct 24, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 7.0 7.1 . Hyperplastic Polyp of the Colon and Rectum - Differential diagnoses. Stanford University School of Medicine. Retrieved on 2019-09-30.
- ↑ Robert V Rouse. Colorectal Adenoma Containing Invasive Adenocarcinoma. Stanford University School of Medicine.
- ↑ Robert V Rouse. Adenocarcinoma of the Colon and Rectum. Stanford University School of Medicine. Original posting/updates: 1/31/10, 7/15/11, 11/12/11
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