What Can Pathologists Learn from Histopathology Slides?
By examining histopathology slides, pathologists can learn a great deal about the nature of the cancer, including: - Cellular Morphology: The shape, size, and arrangement of cells can indicate whether they are benign or malignant. - Tissue Architecture: The organization and structure of the tissue can suggest the type of cancer and its origin. - Tumor Grade: The degree of differentiation and aggressiveness of the tumor cells can be assessed. - Tumor Margins: The presence of cancer cells at the edges of the tissue sample can indicate whether the tumor has been completely removed. - Lymph Node Involvement: The presence of cancer cells in lymph nodes can help determine the stage of cancer and potential spread.
