What do you want to call it? #dermpath

Tim Smith wrong to inflate this; speak to an endo Dr or ward staff; BGL meters reused normally (new strip and lancet every time); lancet holders were previously reused in hospitals too. Disposable now but never evidence of blood borne virus transmission with new lancet in holders

Colonic ganglioneuroma Somewhat rare, benign polyp composed of spindled cells (Schwann cells) and prominent ganglion cells, expanding the LP. Multiple polyps raises the possibility of Cowden syndrome (PTEN Hamartomatous Tumour syndrome) #pathology #GIpathology #endoscopy

Adenocarcinoma (aka cancer) is sometimes found in endoscopically retrieved polyps We risk stratify to help decide if further mx (resection of a segment of colon) is recommended Area of invasion is important (5-10% of >2mm deep and >4mm wide show lymph node spread) #pathology

#BREAKING The national medical regulator has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 ABC News

Digital lensless holographic microscopes have the potential to disrupt whole slide scanning #digitalpathology #WSI researchgate.net/publication/34…

So-called ‘seahorse’ mitosis - must be a sign … #histopathology #HandE #PathArt

GNU Image Program GIMP has a pixel count feature under the “histogram” tab. Shown here, it can be used to estimate tumour % volume using free selection polygon drawing tool and layers. Pixel count for tumour vs prostate layer area #urology #uropathology

Like if you see a squirrel 🐿 or RT if you see a Charmeleon Pokémon #pathology #mitosis

In this part of the world it’s Autumn. Deciduous trees are preparing for Winter with their spectacular colours National Rhododendron Garden, Victoria, Australia #Trees #Nature

Round “holes” within compact stratum corneum and the corresponding PAS stain 🔬

PAS not required :)

You can automatically remove messy gross specimen backgrounds with the PhotoRoom app by @photoroom_app Black works well but you can choose any colour/shadow/outline Can you identify the organ and tumour? 😀 #pathology #pathart

Won’t be posting #pathtwitter anymore but can be found on #pathmastodon where #pathology #pathart are flourishing. med-mastodon.com is one server but u can follow hashtags/users across the Fediverse. Once on #Mastodon I recommend web browser or Metatext app on iPhone