The Pathologist's Role in the Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease
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This review examines the pathologist's critical role in diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease across three clinical scenarios: initial diagnosis, intraoperative guidance, and post-resection confirmation. It highlights diagnostic challenges in detecting ganglion cells and emphasizes the importance of supportive techniques like calretinin immunohistochemistry when standard staining is insufficient.
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- Absence of ganglion cells in enteric plexuses is the gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease histologically.
- Calretinin immunohistochemistry and acetylcholinesterase histochemistry aid diagnosis when standard stains are inconclusive.
- Pathologists contribute at three key points: primary diagnosis, intraoperative guidance, and post-resection confirmation of disease extent.
- Interdisciplinary communication between pathologist and clinician is essential for accurate diagnosis of this life-threatening condition.
- Limited tissue samples and difficulty detecting ganglion cells with routine stains necessitate supportive diagnostic techniques.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Pathologist's Role in the Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-07-12. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8841?via_space=staycurrentmd
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