• Count and measure (three dimensions) the fragments.
• Examine and describe the specimen, noting the presence of fat, connective tissue, and muscle.  Identify any areas of smooth lining possibly representing the peritoneal surface.
• Serially section any thickened areas and identify any abnormalities.

One or two sections, including smooth lining and thickened areas.

Internal use only

Received without fixative/in formalin, labeled _____ and “_____”, is a __ x __ x __ cm portion of fibroadipose tissue with a smooth _____ (color) surface and a _____ (color, configuration) surface.  There is a focus of dense fibrosis measuring __ cm in maximum dimension.  Representatively submitted as follows:

#__ = fibrotic area, __ pieces

#__ = smooth surface, __ pieces

__ blocks, __ H&E