Gross descriptions & Dx Flashcards
1
Q
Decription
A
- what you see
- precise word picture
- generally the description is not subjective
2
Q
MDx
A
“interprets” the decription and makes subjective conclusions
3
Q
Why describe the lesions?
A
- helps figure out what lesion is
- part of medical record
- imparts a great deal of info to the lab/pathologist
4
Q
How to record a description
A
- clean person
- digital images
- little personal recorder in a bag
- memory (not recommended)
- take the time to review necropsy findings before leaving
5
Q
Features of a description
A
- number
- size
- location
- distribution
- shape
- color
- consistency
- margins/surface
6
Q
Size
A
- use an actual measurement or estimate in metric units
- use approximations (width of thumb) then convert
- enlarged, thickened
- size comparisons: orange size, pea size
7
Q
Locations
A
- SPECIFIC
- kidney: cortex, medulla, pelvis
- lung; cranioventral, dorsal
- skin: head, feet, tail
- position relative to other organs
8
Q
Distribution
A
- overall a way to state the pattern & extent of lesions
- give a % estimate of total tissue effected
9
Q
Focal
A
one isolated lesion
10
Q
Multifocal
A
numerous similar lesions that can be of variable size
11
Q
Diffuse
A
throughout a large portion of the effected tissue
12
Q
Miliary
A
type of multifocal where there are numerous pin-point foci
13
Q
What can distibution tell you?
A
- route of spread
- symetrical- indicates systemic/metabolic cause of the lesion
14
Q
Geometric lesion
A
involves vasculature
15
Q
Straight line lesion
A
lesion is following an anatomic structure
