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Should all excised surgical specimens be examined microscopically? A case report
Thomas M Raymond1, Sam Ibrahim, Pradeep S Basnyat
1Surgical Department, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent, UK. PRADEEP.BASNYAT@ekht.nhs.uk.
Cases Journal
|February 26, 2010
Abstract
Background:
Microscopic examination of all surgical specimens is controversial.
Case Presentation:
We report two cases where examination has revealed unexpected results that have changed patient management and treatment.
Conclusions:
Histopathological examination of all tissue should be considered. The benefits and disadvantages of routine examination of tissue are discussed.
