SynthesisVirchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology2016
The effects of implementing synoptic pathology reporting in cancer diagnosis: a systematic review.
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- From synoptic to structured reporting: real-world implementation and evaluation of a pathology reporting tool in lung cancer.Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology · 2026Article
- Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into colorectal cancer reporting.The Journal of pathology · 2026Review
- Implementation of Synoptic Reports in Enhancing Documentation Practices in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: A Systematic Review.Cancers · 2026Review
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- Characterizing Interpretive and Diagnostic Competency Development in Pathology Training.Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc · 2025Article
- Building a Standardized Cancer Synoptic Report With Semantic and Syntactic Interoperability: Development Study Using SNOMED CT and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR).JMIR medical informatics · 2025Article
- Adherence to Synoptic Cancer Pathology Reporting Among Pathologists in the National Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System.Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine · 2025Article
- Cancer type, stage and prognosis assessment from pathology reports using LLMs.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Assessment of Breast Pathology Reporting Needs and Development of Tumor Synoptic Templates in Sub-Saharan Africa.Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine · 2025Article
- [Establishment of a German ICCR dataset : Translation and integration of SNOMED CT using the example of TUR-B].Pathologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Interdisciplinary Implementation of a Synoptic Reporting Template for Melanoma Nodal Surveillance Ultrasound.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Gastroenterologist and surgeon perceptions of recommendations for optimal endoscopic localization of colorectal neoplasms.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Pathology reporting is evolving from a traditional narrative report to a more structured synoptic report. Narrative reporting can cause misinterpretation due to lack of information and structure. In this systematic review, we evaluate the impact of synoptic reporting on completeness of pathology reports and quality of pathology evaluation for solid tumours. Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane databases were systematically searched to identify studies describing the effect of synoptic reporting implementation on completeness of reporting and quality of pathology evaluation of solid malignant tumours. Thirty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. All studies, except one, reported an increased overall completeness of pathology reports after introduction of synoptic reporting (SR). Most frequently studied cancers were breast (n = 9) and colorectal cancer (n = 16). For breast cancer, narrative reports adequately described 'tumour type' and 'nodal status'. Synoptic reporting resulted in improved description of 'resection margins', 'DCIS size', 'location' and 'presence of calcifications'. For colorectal cancer, narrative reports adequately reported 'tumour type', 'invasion depth', 'lymph node counts' and 'nodal status'. Synoptic reporting resulted in increased reporting of 'circumferential margin', 'resection margin', 'perineural invasion' and 'lymphovascular invasion'. In addition, increased numbers of reported lymph nodes were found in synoptic reports. Narrative reports of other cancer types described the traditional parameters adequately, whereas for 'resection margins' and '(lympho)vascular/perineural invasion', implementation of synoptic reporting was necessary. Synoptic reporting results in improved reporting of clinical relevant data. Demonstration of clinical impact of this improved method of pathology reporting is required for successful introduction and implementation in daily pathology practice.
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