pathology report

Non-invasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm with Papillary-Like Nuclear Features (NIFTP): Understanding Your Pathology Report

Non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP) is a noncancerous thyroid tumor that grows slowly and has an excellent outcome after surgery. It develops from follicular cells, the normal cells of the thyroid gland that produce thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. Although NIFTP cells …
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Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the anus or anal canal, which is the opening at the end of the digestive tract. This cancer develops from squamous cells, which are flat cells that normally line the surface of the anal canal. Anal squamous cell carcinoma usually grows slowly at first …
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Your pathology report for keratinizing squamous dysplasia of the larynx

Keratinizing squamous dysplasia of the larynx is a precancerous condition affecting the tissue on the inner surface of the larynx. This condition is considered a precancerous disease because it can, over time, turn into a type of laryngeal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Pathologists divide keratinizing squamous dysplasia into three grades – mild, moderate, and …
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Collagenous Colitis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Collagenous colitis is a non-cancerous condition in which inflammation develops in the lining of the colon. It belongs to a group of conditions called microscopic colitis, named because the changes that cause symptoms can only be seen when tissue is examined under a microscope — the colon looks entirely normal during a colonoscopy. The other …
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Lymphocytic Colitis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Lymphocytic colitis is a non-cancerous condition in which an increased number of immune cells called lymphocytes accumulate in the colon’s lining, causing inflammation and damage. It belongs to a group of conditions called microscopic colitis, named because the changes that cause symptoms are invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen when tissue …
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Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Microscopic colitis is a non-cancerous condition in which immune cells accumulate in the inner lining of the colon, causing inflammation and damage. This inflammation interferes with the colon’s ability to absorb water, leading to persistent watery diarrhea. The condition is called “microscopic” because the colon looks entirely normal during a colonoscopy — the changes can …
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Parathyroid Adenoma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

A parathyroid adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour of the parathyroid gland. It is made up of cells typically found in the parathyroid gland. In contrast to normal parathyroid glands, an adenoma can grow large enough to become noticeable or palpable at the front of the neck. This type of growth is more common in …
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Addendum: Definition

An addendum is an additional note or update added to a pathology report after the original report has been issued. It allows the pathologist to provide new information or to clarify findings already described. The addendum becomes a permanent part of your pathology report and should always be read together with the original document. Why …
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