Descriptive Lexicon: Consistency

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Descriptive Lexicon: Consistency

Consistency can be helpful in describing some tumors, tissues, or pathologic processes.
Below is a table of pathologic processes and their associated consistencies.
Pathologic ProcessConsistency
LipomaSoft
FibroadenomaRubbery
Neurofibroma Elastic
HemangiomaSpongy
Inflammation of the mesenteryIndurated
Cholesteatoma, necrotic tissueFriable
StoneHard
Related to mucusMucinous
(Recommended by Lester S. in Manual of Surgical Pathology. Ebook: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2010.)