During a gross pathological examination, which characteristic is NOT routinely documented for a mass lesion?
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Correct answer: Patient’s blood pressure history
Gross pathology describes morphologic features such as size, shape, consistency, capsule, and cut surface, not clinical history like prior blood pressure.
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