Gross Examination (M)

Question 1

In the case of appendectomy (appendix), what are the steps for grossing / gross examination?

Answer 1

1) Jot down the ff description
a. Color
b. Shape
c. Consistency
d. Measurement
2) Cutting of sx on both ends
- > one tangenital cut
3) Get the tissue cassette
4) Place the tissue to the cassette
5) Cover the tissue cassette
6) Label the cassette w/ corresponding accession #

Question 2

What are the ex. of descriptions of the sx (appendectomy) on the ff aspects:

1) Color
2) Shape
3) Consistency
4) Measurement

Answer 2

1) Grayish-brown
2) Tubular
3) Soft to rubbery
4) (L) (W) (H)
- > 4.0 cm X 1.0 cm X 0.5 cm

Question 3

What should be the thickness of the sx when being cut?

Answer 3

The thickness of the sx should not be 5 mm >

Question 4

How many blocks are present (in appendectomy)?

Answer 4

Block 3