Best practice No 162 The histological reporting of melanoma

Best practice No 162 The histological reporting of melanoma

The incidence of malignant melanoma has increased steadily over the past 30 years and this type of malignancy is the leading cause of death from cutaneous malignant disease. Cutaneous malignancies, including melanoma, can be detected at a very early stage and a cure is possible with prompt detection and treatment. In recent years, and mainly because of increased awareness of the early detection...

Best Practice No 158 Neuropathology

Health and safety It is essential that staV are aware of the health and safety issues. The main danger of infection in neuropathology arises from the handling and processing of tissues from cases of AIDS, CreutzfeldtJakob disease (CJD), and tuberculosis. All members of the department and mortuary staV should be immunised against hepatitis B. Because potentially dangerous cases can be encountere...

Best Practice No 155 Guidelines for handling oesophageal biopsies and resection specimens and their reporting

The importance of the role of the histopathologist in the management of patients with oesophageal disease cannot be overemphasised. Pathological examination of specimens from these patients provides: + Essential diagnostic and prognostic information for optimal clinical management. + Material for research and audit. + A database for epidemiological studies. A close liaison between the surgeon, ...

ACP. Best Practice No 155. Guidelines for handling oesophageal biopsies and resection specimens and their reporting.

The importance of the role of the histopathologist in the management of patients with oesophageal disease cannot be overemphasised. Pathological examination of specimens from these patients provides: + Essential diagnostic and prognostic information for optimal clinical management. + Material for research and audit. + A database for epidemiological studies. A close liaison between the surgeon, ...

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