Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume 15, Issue 9 , Pages 425-436, September 2009

The pathologist and the hip

F Eulderink MD PhD is Emeritus Professor of Pathology at Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands

Abstract 

A practical overview is given of the gross and histopathological examination of hip specimens that are sent to the pathologist, as well descriptions of most lesions that can be found. Some pitfalls that should be avoided are pointed out.

Keywords: arthopathy, gross pathology, hip joint, histopathology

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PII: S1756-2317(09)00127-3

doi:10.1016/j.mpdhp.2009.06.002

Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume 15, Issue 9 , Pages 425-436, September 2009