10. Handling of Neoplasms for Evaluation Flashcards

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What are 4 ways of obtaining samples of neoplasms?

A

Fine needle aspirates
Trucut core needle
Incision
Complete removal

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Is a fine needle aspirate or a trucut core needle preferred by pathologists?

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Trucut, more sample and can see architecture

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How do pathologists confirm that none of the tumour is left in the patient?

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Colour margins of excision

Microscopically make sure that tumour is not near dye

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