Efficacy of endoscopic biopsies in establishing histologic diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal tract lesions - A one year prospective study
Journal Title: IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The definitive diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal disorders depends on histopathological confirmation & is the basis for planning treatment. Histopathological study is also used to monitor the extent of disease, response to therapy & for early detection of complications. Aim:To determine the incidence and spectrum of Upper Gastrointestinal lesions. Study design: A prospective descriptive study done in a period of one year from June 2015 to May 2016. Setting: Department of Pathology, ASRAMS. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in our institute that includes 100 patients. All upper GIT endoscopic biopsies received during the 1 year period were included in the study. The tissues were formalin fixed, routinely processed and embedded in paraffin wax. Three to five serial sections were taken, stained with Hematoxylin & Eosin and examined.
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P Uma Rani, N Ramya, C Swathi, Vijaya Kumar, P Spandana
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