The art of specimen orientation: Two-dimensional maps for oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck
; 46(3): 702-707, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38116698
ABSTRACT
The goal of surgical treatment for oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) is resection to negative margins. Current methods of orienting resection specimens often do not give a comprehensive view, especially in oropharynx SCCa where specimens can lack anatomic landmarks. We created standardized two-dimensional maps of oropharynx anatomy drawn to scale to improve communication between surgeons and pathologists. Notes regarding surgery including anatomic landmarks, areas of concern, additional margins, and relevant clinical information were added to the map. The maps guided pathology work-up, and the pathologist could communicate details back to the surgeon on how the specimen was sectioned or locations of microscopic foci to direct future treatment and clinical monitoring. The use of two-dimensional maps for oropharynx SCCa specimens offers a standardized solution to address the challenges of anatomic orientation. These maps summarized key pathological information, preserved clinical details from the specimens, and guided multidisciplinary conferences when planning adjuvant treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Neoplasias Orofaríngeas
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
Limite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Head Neck
Assunto da revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos