Recommendations for the reporting of gastric carcinoma

Summary It has been evident for decades that pathology reports vary between institutions and even within a single institution. Standardization of reporting is the best way to ensure that information necessary for patient management is included in pathology reports. Two societies, the Association of...

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Published in:Human pathology 2008, Vol.39 (1), p.9.e1-9.e12
Main Authors: Robert, Marie E., MD, Lamps, Laura, MD, Lauwers, Gregory Y., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ADASP
Biological and medical sciences
Gastric carcinoma
Gastric practice guidelines
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical Records - standards
Medical sciences
Pathology
Pathology, Clinical - standards
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Stomach Neoplasms - diagnosis
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tumors
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Summary:Summary It has been evident for decades that pathology reports vary between institutions and even within a single institution. Standardization of reporting is the best way to ensure that information necessary for patient management is included in pathology reports. Two societies, the Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology (ADASP) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) have published guidelines for the reporting of common cancers. Although not identical, the basic content of the ADASP and CAP guidelines are similar. The American College of Surgery Commission on Cancer (COC) accredits cancer centers in the United States. The ADASP has updated all of its protocols to comply with COC requirements in the form of 37 uniform checklists. The checklists utilize criteria sited in the American Joint Committee on Cancer 2002 staging manual and are formatted for ease of use. They may be used as templates for uniform reporting and are designed be compatible with voice-activated transcription.
ISSN:0046-8177
1532-8392
DOI:10.1016/j.humpath.2007.05.024