Complex cystic and solid mass lesion of the suprasellar region and 3rd ventricle
Two samples were received:
1- Soft tissue fragments collectively measured 2x1.5x0.8 cm, totally embedded.
2- Two ml reddish fluid, one smear was prepared and pap stained.
Suprasellar region and third ventricle cystic lesion, biopsy and aspiration cytology:
COMMENT:
Given radiological findings regarding presence of solid component, this biopsy is possibly non-representative. Please consider rebiopsy from the solid component to avoid missing of unsampled more serious pathology.