Unit Code 4339:
Dermatopathology Exam of Tissue
Useful For
Histologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of cutaneous
diseases
Clinical Information
Dermatopathology involves histologic examination of skin biopsy
and oral mucosal specimens.
Reference Values
Diagnosis and description of microscopic findings
Interpretation
Histologic diagnosis is based primarily on interpretation of
hematoxylin-and-eosin-stained sections. Special histochemical stains,
such as alcian blue, Giemsa, or periodic acid-schiff may be necessary
in some cases. Interpretation is based on evaluation of patterns including
architectural and cytologic details, which are included in a microscopic
description.
Cautions
Specific diagnosis may require correlation with clinical information.
Clinical Reference
Lever WF, Schaumburg-Lever G: Histopathology of the Skin. 7th
edition. Philadelphia, JB Lippincott, 1990
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