Histopathology Specimens

Introduction.- Gastrointestinal Specimens, Oesophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, duodenum, ampulla of Vater and extrahepatic bile ducts, Small intestine, Colorectum, Appendix, Anus, Gall bladder, Liver, Abdominal wall, umbilicus, hernias, omentum and peritoneum.- Breast Specimens , Breast.- Head and Neck Specimens , Nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses, Lips, mouth and tongue, Maxilla, mandible and teeth, Pharynx and larynx, Salivary glands, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid glands, Neck - cysts, tumors and dissections.- Eye, Muscle and Nerve Specimens (including rectal biopsy for Hirschsprung's disease).- Gynaecological Specimens , Ovary, Fallopian tube, Uterus, Cervix, Vagina, Vulva, Placenta.- U rological Specimens , Kidney, renal pelvis and ureter, Bladder, Prostate, Urethra, Testis, epididymis and vas, Penis.- Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Specimens, Pelvic exenteration specimens, Retroperitoneum, Adrenal gland.- Skin Specimens .- Cardiothoracic Specimens and Vessels, Lung, Pleura, Mediastinum, Heart, Vessels.- Osteoarticular and Soft Tissue Specimens, Joint space, bone, soft tissues and special techniques.- Haemopoietic Specimens , Lymph nodes, spleen and bone marrow.- Miscellaneous Specimens and Ancillary Techniques .- Clinical Request Form Abbreviations.- Resection Specimen Blocking Summary.- Bibliography.- Index.

Derek C. Allen, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, UK



R. Iain Cameron, Altnagelvin Hospital, Western Health and Social Care Trust, Londonderry, UK