Difference between revisions of "Orchiectomy grossing"
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==Protocol== | ==Protocol== | ||
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*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 / ___ ].