Macroscopic examination of pathology specimens: a critical reappraisal

• Published in: Journal of clinical pathology Vol. 77; no. 3; pp. 164 - 168
• Main Authors: Varma, Murali, Collins, Laura C, Chetty, Runjan, Karamchandani, Dipti M, Talia, Karen, Dormer, John, Vyas, Monika, Conn, Brendan, Guzmán-Arocho, Yaileen D, Jones, Adam V, Pring, Miranda, McCluggage, W Glenn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists 01.03.2024; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Adrenal glands; DIAGNOSIS; Evidence-Based Practice; Histopathology; Hysterectomy; Kidney cancer; Laboratories; Medical screening; NEOPLASMS; Pathology; Pathology, Surgical; Review; Supervision; Tissue Fixation; Tumors; DIAGNOSIS; Tissue Fixation; Evidence-Based Practice; NEOPLASMS; Pathology, Surgical

Meticulous macroscopic examination of specimens and tissue sampling are crucial for accurate histopathology reporting. However, macroscopy has generally received less attention than microscopy and may be delegated to relatively inexperienced practitioners with limited guidance and supervision. This...