Diagnosis Guides


March 25, 2026


This section includes detailed diagnosis guides designed to help you understand the findings in your pathology report. Each article explains a specific diagnosis, including how it is made and which features in your report may affect treatment or prognosis.

If you are looking for a simple definition of a medical term rather than a full diagnosis guide, visit our Pathology Dictionary. You can also ask Osler, our pathology chatbot, to explain any finding from your report in plain language.


What are Diagnosis Guides?

A diagnosis guide explains what a specific diagnosis means in the context of a pathology report. These articles describe how the diagnosis is made and what additional findings in the report may be important for your care.


Browse by Body System

Head and Neck

Oral cavity (lips and mouth)
Oropharynx (tonsils, soft palate, base of tongue)
Nasopharynx
Larynx (vocal cords)
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Salivary glands
Bones of the jaw (mandible and maxilla)
Soft tissues of the head and neck

Brain and Nervous System

Brain and spinal cord

Chest (Thorax)

Lungs and pleura
Thymus
Heart and blood vessels

Breast

Breast

Digestive System

Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine (colon and rectum)
Appendix
Anus and anal canal
Liver and bile ducts
Gallbladder
Pancreas

Urinary System

Kidneys
Bladder, ureters, and urethra

Female Reproductive System

Ovaries and fallopian tubes
Uterus and endometrium
Cervix
Vagina
Vulva

Male Reproductive System

Prostate gland
Testicles
Penis and scrotum

Endocrine System (Hormone-Producing Glands)

Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal glands

Blood, Lymph Nodes, and Bone Marrow

Blood and bone marrow
Lymph nodes and lymphoid tissue

Bones and Soft Tissue

Bones
Soft tissue (muscle, fat, connective tissue)

Skin

Skin
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