Pathology
What does this specialty do?
The Pathology Department is dedicated to the study of anatomical and physiological alterations caused by benign and malignant diseases through the analysis of tissues, organs, and body fluids. It offers initial diagnoses and second opinions in general, specialized, and molecular pathology, as well as in cytopathology and flow cytometry. To achieve this, it utilizes advanced techniques that guarantee reliable and timely results.
Diseases it treats
The Pathology service fulfills an exclusively diagnostic role. Through the analysis of biological samples, it supports the identification of diseases of various kinds, contributing to early diagnosis, confirmation of pathologies, monitoring of treatments, and the issuance of second medical opinions. Its specialized approach is key to clinical accuracy, without constituting an area of direct treatment.
Procedures and treatments
Biopsies, cytology samples, and fine-needle aspirations are processed, with the option of rapid evaluation in the operating room or during intraoperative procedures. Specialized techniques such as histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, molecular markers, PCR, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry are employed. The facility also has post-mortem rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology for clinical and sanitary autopsies.
The service is fully automated, guaranteeing traceability and immediate migration of reports to the institutional system, accessible in real time to treating physicians.
Subspecialties
The service is made up of groups specializing in different areas of pathology, which allows for greater diagnostic depth.
Main subspecialties:
- General pathology
- Molecular pathology
- cytopathology
- clinical autopsies
- Specialized Pathology
Areas of work in specialized pathology:
Cytopathology, dermatopathology, hematopathology, nephropathology, neuropathology, endocrinological and head and neck pathology, gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary pathology, genitourinary pathology, breast pathology, bone and soft tissue pathology, pediatric and perinatal pathology, pulmonary pathology, transplant pathology, hepatopathology and cardiovascular pathology.
Exam preparation
To request a second diagnostic opinion, the material previously analyzed in the originating laboratory must be presented, including the paraffin blocks, complete histological slides and a copy of the issued report.
This material must be delivered to the Pathology laboratory located at the Main Campus.
Schedule an appointment
Request your appointment with our pathology specialists.
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 Ext: 3170, 4261, 3168
