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Pathologic Sampling Methods of the Cervix

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Proper handling and processing of cervical specimens are essential prerequisites for accurate pathological evaluation, which, in turn, influences the subsequent management of patients. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive description of pathologic sampling methods for a wide spectrum of surgical pathology specimens procured in the setting of cervical disorders, including biopsies, conization, trachelectomy, hysterectomy, pelvic exenteration, and lymph node dissection. For each type of specimen, a discussion of corresponding clinical indications, a brief introduction of the procedure performed for specimen procurement, and an elaborate description of specimen handling and histopathological processing will be provided with schematic illustrations, followed by a checklist of the essential elements of histopathological reporting. Medical advances and the most up-to-date guidelines have been reviewed and incorporated in the chapter. Additionally, several real cases are presented as examples to illustrate these principles in practice.

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    Xiaoming Zhang & Maria Carolina Reyes

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Zhang, X., Reyes, M.C. (2021). Pathologic Sampling Methods of the Cervix. In: Soslow, R.A., Park, K.J., Stolnicu, S. (eds) Atlas of Diagnostic Pathology of the Cervix. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49954-9_2

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