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Unit Code 5468:
Dermatopathology Consultation, Slides for

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The primary diagnosis of cutaneous diseases or as a second

opinion in interpretation of difficult histologic patterns

Clinical Information

Dermatopathology involves histologic examination of skin and oral

mucosal biopsy 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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