Abdominal pannus grossing

Abdominal pannus is a common specimen in this age where many people are obese.

Introduction

These specimens are essentially skin and fat. One should be on the look-out for skin lesions. Angiosarcoma has been described in an edematous abdominal pannus.

Protocol

The specimen is received in formalin and labeled as abdominal pannus. It consists of multiple fragments of adipose tissue with attached skin.

These pieces measures __ x ___ x ___ cm in aggregate. The skin shows stretch marks. The tissue is unremarkable on section.

No sections are submitted.

Protocol notes

• The specimen should be thinly sliced to look for abnormalities.

See also

• Ditzels.