Which specimens are included in a biopsy protocol for pancreatic cancer?

Includes specimens designated pancreatectomy, partial or total, and pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) Tumor T ype Description Carcinoma Invasive carcinomas including small cell and large cell (poorly differentiated) neuroendocrine carcinoma. This protocol is NOT required for accreditation purposes for the following: Procedure Biopsy

https://documents.cap.org/protocols/cp-gihepatobiliary-pancreasexocrine-20-4100.docx

What is a head tumor of the pancreas?

Tumors of the head of the pancreas are those arising to the right of the left border of the superior mesenteric vein. The uncinate process is part of the head. Tumors of the body of the pancreas are those arising between the left border of the superior mesenteric vein and the left border of the aorta.

https://documents.cap.org/protocols/cp-gihepatobiliary-pancreasexocrine-20-4100.docx

What are the different procedures and tumor types for pancreatic cancer?

for the following procedures AND tumor types: Procedure Description Resection Includes specimens designated pancreatectomy, partial or total, and pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple resection) Tumor T ype Description Carcinoma Invasive carcinomas including small cell and large cell (poorly differentiated) neuroendocrine carcinoma.

https://documents.cap.org/protocols/cp-gihepatobiliary-pancreasexocrine-20-4100.docx

What is included in the pathologic evaluation of pancreaticoduodenectomy specimens?

In addition to the examination of other tissues and organs that are part of pancreaticoduodenectomy specimens, pathologic evaluation may also include examination of the gastric antrum for gastritis (eg, Helicobacter pylori gastritis or chemical gastritis) and the duodenum for duodenitis, peptic ulcer disease, and ampullitis.

https://documents.cap.org/protocols/cp-gihepatobiliary-pancreasexocrine-20-4100.docx