Pathology reports are not always exactly the same, and they can vary from one place to another. However, there are some basic details that will be on all pathology reports, and additional details that may be on more comprehensive pathology reports. The pathology report will contain your personal details, and for cancer patients, it will contain details of cell structure and description of cells and tissues following examination. The pathology report can be quite detailed and can help other doctors, as well as the patient, to make a more informed decision with regards to treatment.
A pathology report contains details that come from examination of cells or tissue in order to determine the presence of a tumor and diagnose the problem. The report is signed by a qualified pathologist. The standard pathology report will include your personal details and information, such as the type of surgery and the amount and type of the sample taken as part of the biopsy, along with the date of removal, and a description of the cells and tissue that was examined.
More detailed reports, such as those drawn up when larger tissue samples have to be taken, include further details. This includes details, such as the weight, size, and color of the tissue removed, and is known as the gross description. A further description that can be included on a more detailed pathology report is known as the microscopic description, and this can include details such as the size of the tumor that was located in the patient, and also how advanced the cancer or tumor is.
The diagnosis following examination of the tissue obtained in biopsy is usually either at the beginning of the pathology report or at the end of the report, enabling other doctors and patients who want to see the report to locate the end diagnosis with ease without having to trudge through the more intricate details that led to the diagnosis, although this is clearly something that doctors will need to do in order to learn more about the patient’s condition and arrange effective treatment.
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