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What is a Dermatopathologist?
Dermatopathologists are physicians who after completing their
training in either dermatology or pathology pursued additional training
in accredited programs for the interpretation of skin biopsies. These
physicians integrate the clinical information with microscopic
observations of the biopsy from the patient to provide diagnostic
information to the treating physician. Dermatopathology is a
consultative service to the referring dermatologist and not simply a
laboratory test. The accurate microscopic interpretation of the biopsy
is important in the selection of appropriate therapies.
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