Anatomic
pathology is a branch of pathology that examines anatomical
specimens to have more information about the process of diseases and
cause of deaths. When it comes to cancer, anatomic pathologists
examine biopsy samples that surgeons take from their patients in
order to find out if the sample is cancerous or not.
There
are different sub-specialties in anatomic pathology. The major ones
are: dermpatopathology (examination and study of the skin),
neuropathology (examination of brain tissue) and cytopathology (study
of cells in samples). Others specialties are molecular pathology,
osteopathology, and forensic pathology.
A
pathologist examines anatomical samples to know if they are normal or
not. Once they determine that the sample contains abnormalities or
aberrations, their next goal is to identify its grade (how
aggressive) and stage (how extent). Anatomic pathology is done to
diagnose and treat certain types of diseases. It also helps in
verifying that the surgeon was able to remove the whole tumor during
surgery.
People
who are interested in working in this field need to be
detail-oriented and should have great critical thinking skills to
allow them to clearly interpret results.
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