Follow-up histology

What does "Follow-up histology" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Follow-up histology" refers to the process of examining tissues from the body under a microscope after a certain period of time has passed since the initial examination. This is done to see if there have been any changes in the cells or tissues that might indicate a disease or condition. It's a way for doctors to monitor the progress of a patient's health or the effectiveness of a treatment. It's like a second look at the body's cells to make sure everything is still okay.

Editorial responsibility: BaluMed.

Report excerptExplanation

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, within 24 hours.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.