Grossing, staging and reporting

Gross dissection is the first step in analyzing a resection specimen. Grossing, Staging, and Reporting intends to promote a standardized approach for practicing pathologists, pathologists-in-training, and pathologists assistants who handle specimens. Organized by organ system, the text covers indications for procedures, expected macroscopic and microscopic findings, step-by-step dissection techniques, potential staging pitfalls and solutions, and sample reporting templates, incorporating AJCC staging criteria and elements of the CAP cancer protocols.