Incidence of unexpected pathology in routine adenoidectomy specimens

Yasan, Hasan; Doðru, Harun; Çandir, Özden; Tüj, Mustafa; Bircan, Sema

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.05.023

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“…The main rationale for histopathological examination of routine tonsillectomy specimens is to detect possible unexpected disease, especially malignancy. The results of several studies highlight that the incidence of unexpected clinically relevant diseases of the tonsil is low, albeit not extremely rare 13,16,17 . The main reason for investigating the necessity of pathological examination in routine tonsillectomy specimens is to decrease the cost and consumption of manpower 11 .…”

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