Difference between revisions of "Pulmonary pathology"
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This biopsy does not show neoplastic tissue; however, the biopsy may not be representative | This biopsy does not show neoplastic tissue; however, the biopsy may not be representative | ||
of the lesion seen. | of the lesion seen. | ||
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====Missed lung biopsy==== | |||
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Submitted as "Lung Mass" (Left Lower Lobe), Core Biopsy: | |||
- Small cluster of indeterminate cells that are too small to assess, see comment. | |||
- Benign lung parenchyma. | |||
- NEGATIVE for definite lesion. | |||
Comment: | |||
Deepers were cut (x3). The radiologic findings are noted. A re-biopsy is suggested. | |||
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CK20 negative, CDX2 negative, beta-catenin membranous staining). | CK20 negative, CDX2 negative, beta-catenin membranous staining). | ||
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=Pathology terminology= | =Pathology terminology= | ||
*Siderophages = mononuclear phagocyte with hemosiderin.<ref>http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/siderophore</ref> | *Siderophages = mononuclear phagocyte with hemosiderin.<ref>http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/siderophore</ref> | ||