Difference between revisions of "Splenectomy grossing"

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 The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.
-It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Jankulovski | first1 = N. | last2 = Antovic | first2 = S. | last3 = Kuzmanovska | first3 = B. | last4 = Mitevski | first4 = A. | title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. | journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) | volume = 35 | issue = 1 | pages = 181-7 | month =  | year = 2014 | doi =  | PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].
+It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder, such as [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Jankulovski | first1 = N. | last2 = Antovic | first2 = S. | last3 = Kuzmanovska | first3 = B. | last4 = Mitevski | first4 = A. | title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. | journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) | volume = 35 | issue = 1 | pages = 181-7 | month =  | year = 2014 | doi =  | PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].
 ==Specimen opening==
 *Weight specimen.
 *Cut for fixation.
+*Tissue for [[flow cytometry]] - if applicable.
 ==Protocol==