Definition/General
Clinical Features
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Gross Description
Microscopic Description
Immunohistochemistry
Molecular/Genetic
Differential Diagnosis
Sample Pathology Report
Template Format
Sample Pathology Report
Complete Report: This is an example of how the final pathology report should be structured for this condition.
Specimen Information
[specimen type], [approach], [weight] grams
Tumor Extent
Tumor involves [percentage]% of prostate, [multifocal/unifocal]
Gleason Score
Gleason score [X]+[Y]=[total], Grade Group [1-5]
Histologic Pattern
Predominant pattern: [Gleason pattern], Architecture: [description]
Extraprostatic Extension
Extraprostatic extension: [present/absent]
Seminal Vesicles
Seminal vesicle invasion: [present/absent]
Surgical Margins
Surgical margins: [negative/positive], location: [specify if positive]
Perineural Invasion
Perineural invasion: [present/absent]
Lymphovascular Invasion
Lymphovascular invasion: [present/absent]
Pathologic Stage
pT[stage] (AJCC 8th edition)
Prognostic Factors
Risk stratification: [low/intermediate/high] risk
Final Diagnosis
Final diagnosis: Prostatic adenocarcinoma, Gleason [X]+[Y]=[total], Grade Group [X], pT[stage]