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Can a neurosurgeon tell is a tumor is likely cancer during surgery to remove it prior to sending to pathologist? ?

Q: can a neurosurgeon tell is a tumor is likely cancer during surgery to remove it prior to sending to pathologist? ?

: At surgery, an experienced neurosurgeon can guess the tumor type based on location and invasive characteristics but in no fashion can this substitute for histopathological evaluation which provides the exact microscopic diagnosis.

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At surgery, an experienced neurosurgeon can guess the tumor type based on location and invasive characteristics but in no fashion can this substitute for histopathological evaluation which provides the exact microscopic diagnosis.

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Answered 2/15/2023

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A member asked:

Can a neurosurgeon tell is a tumor is likely cancer during surgery to remove it prior to sending to pathologist? ?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Singh agreed

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