Splenectomy grossing - Revision history

Michael: /* Introduction */

2016-09-07T17:42:19Z

Introduction

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	The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.		The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.

	It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder ~~and the most common in that context is~~ [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].		It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder, such as [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].

	==Specimen opening==		==Specimen opening==

Michael: /* Specimen opening */

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Specimen opening

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	*Weight specimen.		*Weight specimen.
	*Cut for fixation.		*Cut for fixation.
			*Tissue for [[flow cytometry]] - if applicable.

	==Protocol==		==Protocol==

Michael: /* Protocol */

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	==Protocol==		==Protocol==
			*Weight: ___ grams.
			*Dimensions: ___ x ___ x ___ cm.

			*External surface: [ smooth, negative for lesions, negative for lacerations / adhesions / lacerations / other ___ ].
			*Cut surface - colour: [ brown / dark red colour ].
			*Lesion(s): number of lesions, size ___ cm, location [ periphery/central ], colour, consistency [ firm/soft ].
			*Lymph node(s): [ present - number ___, size ___ cm / absent ].

			Sections:
			*Any lesions - at least representative.
			*Uninvolved spleen - 3 to 5 sections.
			*Lymph node(s).

	===Protocol notes===		===Protocol notes===
	====Staging====		====Staging====
	===Alternate approaches===		===Alternate approaches===

	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Grossing]].		*[[Grossing]].

Michael: /* Specimen opening */

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Specimen opening

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	==Specimen opening==		==Specimen opening==
			*Weight specimen.
			*Cut for fixation.

	==Protocol==		==Protocol==
	===Protocol notes===		===Protocol notes===

Michael: /* Introduction */

2016-09-07T17:26:46Z

Introduction

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	The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.		The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.

	It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a ~~splenectomy is associated with a whiff of~~ hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].		It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].

	==Specimen opening==		==Specimen opening==

Michael: /* Introduction */

2016-09-07T12:47:17Z

Introduction

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	The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.		The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.

	It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a splenectomy, is associated with a whiff of hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].		It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a splenectomy is associated with a whiff of hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].

	==Specimen opening==		==Specimen opening==

Michael: /* Introduction */

2016-09-07T12:34:05Z

Introduction

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged (splenomegaly) and/or a source of bleeding.		The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged ([[splenomegaly]]) and/or a source of bleeding.

	It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a splenectomy, is associated with a whiff of hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].		It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal \| last1 = Jankulovski \| first1 = N. \| last2 = Antovic \| first2 = S. \| last3 = Kuzmanovska \| first3 = B. \| last4 = Mitevski \| first4 = A. \| title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. \| journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) \| volume = 35 \| issue = 1 \| pages = 181-7 \| month = \| year = 2014 \| doi = \| PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a splenectomy, is associated with a whiff of hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].

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2016-09-07T12:32:03Z

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'''Splenectomy grossing''' deals with the [[cut-up]] of [[spleen]] specimens.

==Introduction==
The spleen is typically removed as it is enlarged (splenomegaly) and/or a source of bleeding.

It may be removed in the context of a hematological disorder and the most common in that context is [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]].<ref name=pmid24798604>{{Cite journal | last1 = Jankulovski | first1 = N. | last2 = Antovic | first2 = S. | last3 = Kuzmanovska | first3 = B. | last4 = Mitevski | first4 = A. | title = Splenectomy for haematological disorders. | journal = Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) | volume = 35 | issue = 1 | pages = 181-7 | month = | year = 2014 | doi = | PMID = 24798604 }}</ref> If a splenectomy, is associated with a whiff of hematological disorder, tissue should be sent for [[flow cytometry]].

==Specimen opening==
==Protocol==
===Protocol notes===
====Staging====
===Alternate approaches===
==See also==
*[[Grossing]].
*[[Spleen]].
===Related protocols===

==References==
{{Reflist|1}}



[[Category:Gross pathology]]