Macroscopy of specimens from the head and neck

• Published in: Journal of clinical pathology Vol. 77; no. 3; pp. 185 - 189
• Main Authors: Conn, Brendan, Pring, Miranda, Jones, Adam V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists 19.02.2024; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Biopsy; Bone marrow; Cancer; Cysts; Head & neck cancer; head and neck neoplasms; Laboratories; Microscopy; Pathology; pathology, oral; pathology, surgical; Radiation therapy; Review; Surgeons; Tumors; head and neck neoplasms; pathology, oral; pathology, surgical

Macroscopic examination of surgical resections from the head and neck may be difficult due to the complex anatomy of this area. Recognition of normal anatomical structures is essential for accurate assessment of the extent of a disease process. Communication with the surgical team, correct specimen...