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==Protocol==
==Protocol==
Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions and weight:
*Laterality: [left/right].
*Laterality: [ left / right ].
*Weight: ___ grams.
*Weight: ___ grams.
*Testis: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
*Testis: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
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===Protocol notes===
===Protocol notes===
===Alternate approaches===
===Alternate approaches===
==See also==
==See also==
===Related protocols===
===Related protocols===

Revision as of 07:12, 28 July 2014

This article deals with the cut-up of orchiectomy specimens.

Introduction

Orchiectomies are typically done for testicular tumours.

They may be done for chronic pain or to control prostate cancer.

Protocol

Dimensions and weight:

  • Laterality: [ left / right ].
  • Weight: ___ grams.
  • Testis: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
  • Epididymis: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
  • Spermatic cord - length: __ cm, diameter: ___ cm.
  • Inking: [colour].

Tumour:

  • Size: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.
  • Colour: [tan / white / variable].
  • Firmness: [firm / soft].
  • Morphology: [solid / cystic / solid and cystic].
  • Circumscription: [circumscribed / infiltrative border].
  • Hemorrhage: [absent / present].
  • Necrosis: [absent / present].
  • Extension into tunica albuginea: [not identified/indeterminate/present].
  • Extension into the epididymis: [not identified/indeterminate/present].

Testicular parenchyma: [brown-tan, unremarkable / ___ ]. Spermatic cord: [unremarkable / ___ ].

Protocol notes

Alternate approaches

See also

Related protocols

References