Atypical small acinar proliferation (ASAP) is a term pathologists use when examining a prostate biopsy under a microscope. It describes a small group of atypical prostate glands that could represent reactive features, benign (noncancerous) entities, or low grade prostate cancer. The microscopic features of ASAP are insufficient to establish a definitive cancer diagnosis, although it …
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Poorly differentiated carcinoma is a type of cancer made up of cells that line the surfaces of organs. Differentiation describes how much cancer cells resemble normal cells from the tissue where they started. When cancer is poorly differentiated, the tumour cells have lost many of the normal structures and features, making it difficult to tell …
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In this section, our team of pathologists answers some of the most common questions about pathology and pathology reports. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us. What is a pathology report? A pathology report is a medical document that explains what was found when a pathologist examined a tissue sample. It describes …
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Follicular neoplasm is a term pathologists use to describe a tumour in the thyroid gland. This diagnosis is usually made after a procedure called a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Follicular neoplasm is a preliminary diagnosis that includes both non-cancerous and cancerous conditions. These conditions include: Adenomatoid nodule: Adenomatoid nodule is a non-cancerous type of growth in …
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Background: Fibrocystic change (FCC) is a term used to describe a group of non-cancerous changes that often develop together in the breast. These changes include cysts, fibrosis, apocrine metaplasia, and adenosis. It is a common finding seen in up to 60% of reproductive-aged women. Another name for this condition is fibrocystic disease. What causes fibrocystic …
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What is an inflammatory polyp in the stomach? An inflammatory polyp is a non-cancerous growth that develops from the tissue that lines the inside of the stomach. Another name for this growth is a hyperplastic polyp. What causes an inflammatory polyp? Most inflammatory polyps in the stomach are associated with a condition called chronic gastritis …
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Background: Flat epithelial atypia (FEA) is a non-cancerous condition that develops in the breast. This change can only be seen after a pathologist examines breast tissue under the microscope. FEA is a common condition, and it is often seen in breast tissue removed for another reason. What are the symptoms of flat epithelial atypia? FEA …
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What is a bone marrow pathology report? A bone marrow pathology report is a medical document prepared for you by a pathologist. It includes information about what the pathologist saw when they examined the tissue from your bone marrow sample under the microscope. It may also include information about additional tests that were performed on …
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Papillary lesion of the breast is a term pathologists use to describe a group of breast tumours that look similar when examined under the microscope. This group includes both non-cancerous tumours and cancers. Papillary lesion is a preliminary diagnosis. Typically, the entire tumour needs to be removed and examined before a final diagnosis can be …
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A radial scar, also known as a complex sclerosing lesion, is a non-cancerous growth in the breast characterized by an increased number of glands and ducts around a central scar. Although non-cancerous, this condition is associated with a small increased risk of developing breast cancer when compared to women without radial scars. What are the …
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