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Esophagus biopsy reads: scant strips of esophageal squamous mucosa what are scant strips?

Q: esophagus biopsy reads: scant strips of esophageal squamous mucosa what are scant strips?

: This may be the pathologist's way of communicating that the amount of tissue removed may not be sufficient for a diagnosis. You and your doctor should discuss it with the pathologist.

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This may be the pathologist's way of communicating that the amount of tissue removed may not be sufficient for a diagnosis. You and your doctor should discuss it with the pathologist.

Answered 7/23/2021

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Esophagus biopsy reads: scant strips of esophageal squamous mucosa what are scant strips?

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