Difference between revisions of "Orchiectomy grossing"

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==Specimen opening==
==Specimen opening==
*Orient the specimen - follow cord to hilum and [[epididymis]].
*Orient the specimen.
*Bisect the testis with one cut toward the epididymis.
**Follow cord to hilum of testis and [[epididymis]].
*Bisect the testis with one cut toward the hilum.
**Do not cut through.
**Do not cut through.
**If tumour is a large do additional cuts parallel to the first cut.
**If tumour is a large do additional cuts parallel to the first cut to ensure proper [[fixation]].
 
Note:
*Cutting easier if blade wet before cutting.


==Protocol==
==Protocol==