What does gross pathology mean?

Macropathology is an important branch of medicine, which mainly studies the morphological changes and characteristics of diseases in tissues and organs. The general pathologist will describe and diagnose the patient's condition in detail by identifying the different morphology and structure of each lesion. These lesions can cover all kinds of tissue or organ lesions, so gross pathologists need to have a deep understanding of each system in order to better handle pathological specimens and diagnose diseases.

In addition to diagnosis, the department of gross pathology also undertakes the task of fine anatomy and education. During the operation, the gross pathologist needs to take out the pathological specimen on the premise of keeping it as complete as possible, and ensure that it is large enough to avoid misdiagnosis. After the diagnosis is completed, the gross pathologist will also save the specimens for future academic research. In addition, general pathologists need to explain their work and findings carefully and actively cultivate follow-up strength.

In clinical practice, the department of gross pathology is very important for the treatment and management of patients. The diagnosis and treatment of patients often need to intervene in local or systemic physiological functions and metabolic conditions, and the diagnosis results of gross pathologists provide very valuable reference for clinicians. By reasonably evaluating the treatment response of pathological changes and analyzing biomarkers and biochemical indicators, experts in general pathology department can provide targeted treatment suggestions and help clinicians make better treatment plans.