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[[Image:Gallbladder.png|thumb|right|Schematic of a gallbladder. (WC/Madhero88)]] | |||
This article covers '''gallbladder grossing''', also '''cholecystectomy specimens'''. | This article covers '''gallbladder grossing''', also '''cholecystectomy specimens'''. | ||
Revision as of 03:34, 8 February 2016
This article covers gallbladder grossing, also cholecystectomy specimens.
Introduction
These specimens are very common and could be classified as a ditzel.
Specimen opening
These are not routinely opened before cut-up.
Protocol
- Specimen: Gallbladder.
- Received: [intact/opened/open with defect measuring ___ cm].
Dimensions:
- External dimensions: ___ cm length, ___ cm diameter.
- Wall thickness (maximal): ___ cm.
Appearance:
- Serosal surface: [tan and smooth/rough].
- Lumen contains: [thick green bile/multiple [yellow/green/black] calculi].
- Mucosa: [dark green and velvety/granular, hemorrhagic/strawberry-like].
- Polyp/tumour: [not identified/___ cm in maximal dimension].
- Wall: [pliable/firm].
- Neck: [pliable/firm].
- Cystic duct: [patent/not patent].
- Cystic duct lymph node: [not identified/present, measuring ___ cm in greatest dimension].
Secctions:
- Representive sections of the neck, body and fundus, including the cystic duct lymph node, are submitted in one cassette.