Difference between revisions of "Splenectomy grossing"
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==Specimen opening== | ==Specimen opening== | ||
*Weight specimen. | |||
*Cut for fixation. | |||
==Protocol== | ==Protocol== | ||
===Protocol notes=== | ===Protocol notes=== | ||
Revision as of 17:27, 7 September 2016
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.[1] If a hematological disorder is suspected, tissue should be sent for flow cytometry.
Specimen opening
- Weight specimen.
- Cut for fixation.