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definitive diagnosis Clinical medicine A diagnosis reached by an extensive workup, on which therapy is based. Cf Clinical suspicion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The pathologist is expected to determine the need for these studies so that the surgical-pathology examination and interpretation can be completed and the definitive diagnosis reported to the treating physician for use in treating the beneficiary. Although the clinical and macroscopic findings can be marked (the formation of a bulky, exophytic mass, which may be ulcerated with numerous sinuses from which foul-smelling purulent keratinous debris is expressed), the definitive diagnosis is made pathohistologically. The definitive diagnosis of aspirin-hypersensitivity asthma may only be made by documenting a reaction to this medication. |
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