Splenectomy grossing

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Splenectomy grossing deals with the cut-up of spleen specimens.

Introduction

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.[1] If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for flow cytometry.

Specimen opening

Protocol

Protocol notes

Staging

Alternate approaches

See also

Related protocols

References

  1. Jankulovski, N.; Antovic, S.; Kuzmanovska, B.; Mitevski, A. (2014). "Splenectomy for haematological disorders.". Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) 35 (1): 181-7. PMID 24798604.