Recommendations for the reporting of resected large intestinal carcinomas. Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology.

The Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology (ADASP) has named several committees to develop recommendations regarding the content of the surgical pathology report for common malignant tumors. A committee of individuals with special interest and expertise write the recommendations, and they are reviewed and approved by the council of ADASP and subsequently by the entire membership. The recommendations have been divided into four major areas: (1) Items that provide an informative gross description; (2) Additional diagnostic features that are recommended to be included in every report if possible; (3) Optional features that may be included in the final report; and (4) A checklist. The purpose of these recommendations is to provide an informative report for the clinician. The recommendations are intended as suggestions and adherence to them is completely voluntary. In special clinical circumstances, the original recommendations may not be applicable. The recommendations are intended as an educational resource rather than a mandate.