Assessing the value of second opinion pathology review.

Background: Second opinion review of pathology cases can identify diagnostic errors that impact patient care.

Objective: We sought out to determine discrepancy rates and clinical impact of review of pathology cases to reassess our policy of review on all second opinion cases.

Methods: All second opinion pathology cases over 1 year (2018) were retrospectively reviewed for discrepancy, multiple pathologist review and clinicopathologic features via chart and slide review.