Project Description
Dermatopathology
Drs. Anderson and Rahman are two of the only physicians in Knoxville and East Tennessee with dual board certification in both clinical dermatology and dermatopathology. By integrating the clinical information with the microscopic findings, Drs. Anderson and Rahman are able to provide not only a pathologic diagnosis, but also clinical correlation and treatment recommendations. Drs. Anderson and Rahman evaluate skin biopsies performed in their office and also those sent in by other dermatologists and physicians. Daily pick-up service is provided to offices of physicians in the Knoxville area who wish to submit specimens. To arrange a pick-up, please contact the office.
What is dermatopathology?
Dermatopathology is a sub-specialty of pathology.
- Pathology is the study of diseases. It includes the study of the causes, course and progression and the complications that arise from the disease.
- Anatomic pathology, or histopathology, refers to the study of the structural and compositional changes that occur in organs and tissues as a result of disease.
- A pathologist is a doctor trained in anatomic pathology that examines, describes and interprets pathological specimens to arrive at a specific finding or diagnosis.
- Dermatopathology is the study and description of structural and compositional changes that occur in skin disease.
From a practical point of view, dermatopathology involves the microscopic examination, description and interpretation of biopsy specimens obtained from the skin. This is usually carried out by a general pathologist (who may or may not have had specific training in dermatopathology) or by a dermatopathologist. Dermatopathologists often have training in clinical dermatology.
The interpretation of skin specimens can be complicated and difficult, as many diverse inflammatory skin diseases share the same basic inflammatory process or pattern. The final diagnosis requires clinical input and clinicopathological correlation. Learn more from the American Society of Dermatopathology at www.asdp.org
Contact Knoxville Institute of Dermatology today for your dermatopathology needs.
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