Canine Melanocytic Tumor Synoptic Report

This report generator should be used with caution by the pathologist - always verify information produced by this tool.


NOTE:

Additional questions may be revealed by the answers to other questions (i.e., tumor margins are not asked unless tumor is listed as "not present" at margins).

NOTE: This only generates a synoptic report. This may not represent a full pathology report.

The largest dimension of the tumor measured at the time of trimming (post fixation)

Margins

See the Margin Evaluation Guideline for more information.
Lateral spread within the epidermis

Lymphovascular Invasion

See the Lymphovascular Invasion Guideline for more information.

Nuclei

See the Canine Cutaneous Melanocytic Neoplasms Protocol for more information

Mitotic Count

See the Mitotic Count Guideline for more information.

Differentiation

Measured by applying a ruler perpendicularly to the epidermis and measuring the greatest thickness of the tumor. This can be measured on WSI also.

Optional Information

See Laprie et al. MIB-1 immunoreactivity correlates with biologic behaviour in canine cutaneous melanoma. Vet Dermatol. 2001;12: 139-147 for more information. Avoid areas of ulceration, necrosis, and inflammation and do not count intraepithelial neoplastic cells. Count in highest labeling area.