RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Macroscopy of specimens from the head and neck
JF Journal of Clinical Pathology
JO J Clin Pathol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists
SP 185
OP 189
DO 10.1136/jcp-2023-208834
VO 77
IS 3
A1 Conn, Brendan
A1 Pring, Miranda
A1 Jones, Adam V
YR 2024
UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/77/3/185.abstract
AB Macroscopic examination of surgical resections from the head and neck may be difficult due to the complex anatomy of this area. Recognition of normal anatomical structures is essential for accurate assessment of the extent of a disease process. Communication with the surgical team, correct specimen orientation and sampling are critical for assessment and the importance of radiological and clinical correlation is emphasised. Tumour involvement at each subsite is highlighted with reference to where there are implications on pathological staging and the potential need for adjuvant therapy.