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
Vulvectomy specimen, [partial/radical], measuring [X x Y x Z] cm
Diagnosis
Invasive squamous cell carcinoma, [keratinizing/non-keratinizing] type
Histological Grade
Grade [1/2/3] ([well/moderately/poorly] differentiated)
Histological Features
Tumor shows [architectural pattern] with [cellular features] and [degree of keratinization]
Size and Extent
Tumor size: [X] cm, depth of invasion: [X] mm, extent: [anatomical involvement]
Surgical Margins
Margins: [involved/close/clear], closest margin: [X] mm from [location]
Lymphovascular Invasion
Lymphovascular invasion: [present/absent]
Perineural Invasion
Perineural invasion: [present/absent]
Lymph Node Status
Lymph nodes: [X] positive out of [Y] examined, largest deposit [X] mm
Immunohistochemistry
p63: [positive/negative], CK5/6: [positive/negative]
p16: [positive/negative - block-like/patchy/negative]
[Other relevant markers and results]
Associated Lesions
Background vulvar changes: [VIN/lichen sclerosus/normal/other]
Pathological Staging
pT[stage] pN[stage] - FIGO Stage [stage]
Final Diagnosis
Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of vulva, [type], Grade [grade], pT[stage]N[stage]