histopathological examination

What Can Be Identified Through Histopathology?

Histopathological examination can reveal numerous features of cancer, including:
Tumor grade: Indicates how much the cancer cells resemble normal cells, with higher grades being more aggressive.
Tumor stage: Determines the extent of tumor spread within the body.
Cell type: Identifies the specific type of cancer, such as adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.
Margins: Checks if the cancer has been completely removed during surgery.
Presence of lymphovascular invasion: Indicates whether cancer cells have invaded blood vessels or lymphatics.

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