Cancer Science & Therapy

Wilhermo Torres

Publications

• Rapid Communication
  A Standardized Protocol for Radical Mastectomy Specimens at Hospital Universitario Antonio Pedro - Niteroi - Brazil: An Anatomopathological Perspective
  Author(s): Fabiana Resende Rodrigues, Wilhermo Torres and Mayra Carrijo RochaelFabiana Resende Rodrigues, Wilhermo Torres and Mayra Carrijo Rochael
  
  Introduction: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. Adequate evaluation of the specimen is essential for accurate diagnosis and prognosis. Objective: To present a standardized protocol for the gross and microscopic examination of radical mastectomy specimens, despite the presence or absence of homolateral axillary dissection and irrespective of the type of the malignancy to provide the necessary information to guide potential adjuvant therapy and prognostic information. Materials and methods: A standardized protocol was created for the examination of surgical specimens from radical mastectomies. Results: The group of pathologists responsible for routine examination agreed that use of the standardized protocol reduced the time spent on macroscopic and microscopic examination .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5956.1000111

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