Transurethral resection of bladder tumour grossing
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This article deals with transurethral resection of bladder tumour grossing, also TURBT grossing and TUR specimens.
Introduction
TURBT specimens are common urologic pathology specimens.
Specimen opening
- Not applicable.
Protocol
- Weight specimen.
- Submit in total for TUR specimens up to 10 grams.[1]
- If tumour recognized, submit 1 block per cm of tumour.[1]
Protocol notes
- The European Association of Urology recommends submitting separately the exophytic part of the tumour and tumour base in separate containers.[1]
Staging
- Not done at time of gross.
Alternate approaches
See also
Related protocols
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mazzucchelli R, Marzioni D, Tossetta G, Pepi L, Montironi R (2021). "Bladder Cancer Sample Handling and Reporting: Pathologist's Point of View". Front Surg 8: 754741. doi:10.3389/fsurg.2021.754741. PMC 8674620. PMID 34926567. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8674620/.