10. Handling of Neoplasms for Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 ways of obtaining samples of neoplasms?
A
Fine needle aspirates
Trucut core needle
Incision
Complete removal
2
Q
Is a fine needle aspirate or a trucut core needle preferred by pathologists?
A
Trucut, more sample and can see architecture
3
Q
How do pathologists confirm that none of the tumour is left in the patient?
A
Colour margins of excision
Microscopically make sure that tumour is not near dye
