Should all excised surgical specimens be examined microscopically? A case report.
BACKGROUND
Microscopic examination of all surgical specimens is controversial.


METHODS
We report two cases where examination has revealed unexpected results that have changed patient management and treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Histopathological examination of all tissue should be considered. The benefits and disadvantages of routine examination of tissue are discussed.
Raymond
Thomas M
TM
Surgical Department, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent, UK. PRADEEP.BASNYAT@ekht.nhs.uk.
Ibrahim
Sam
S
Basnyat
Pradeep S
PS