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Approach to small biopsies in the larynx
1Department of Pathology, E422 Doan Hall, 410W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.
Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
|June 30, 2023
Summary
Diagnosing laryngeal lesions from small biopsies is difficult. This review covers diagnostic criteria for mucosal and submucosal lesions to aid diagnosis even with limited tissue samples.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Small laryngeal biopsies present diagnostic challenges due to sampling limitations.
- Differential diagnosis includes mucosal lesions like squamous cell carcinoma and submucosal lesions such as tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review diagnostic criteria for laryngeal lesions on small biopsies.
- To aid pathologists in diagnosing both mucosal and submucosal entities.
Main Methods:
- Morphological criteria review.
- Immunohistochemical markers utilization.
- Differential diagnosis categorization.
Main Results:
- Established diagnostic criteria for various mucosal lesions (squamous papillomas, dysplasia, carcinoma).
- Established diagnostic criteria for diverse submucosal lesions (polyps, amyloidosis, tumors).
- Demonstrated utility of combined morphologic and immunohistochemical analysis.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of laryngeal lesions is achievable even with small biopsies.
- Understanding diagnostic criteria for both mucosal and submucosal lesions is crucial.
- Immunohistochemistry is vital for resolving diagnostic ambiguities in limited tissue samples.
