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Department of Pathology Diagnostic Services
Orthopedic/Bone Pathology
As in many other disciplines of pathology, this institution has gained a
reputation for excellence in the field of bone and joint pathology.
A large number of surgical procedures are performed every year by a
world-renowned staff of orthopedic surgeons. As a result, we have acquired
a great deal of experience with diseases of the skeleton.
Our staff includes Dr May Parisien, a full time musculo-skeletal pathologist
who has over 20 years experience and is devoted exclusively to diseases of
bone, joints and soft tissues which surround the articulations.
These include congenital and acquired condition such as deformities,
nutritional and genetic abnormalities, infections of bone (osteomyelitis)
and joints, arthritis and bone diseases caused by hormonal dysfunction
related to kidney and endocrine disease. Of great importance is our
experience with skeletal tumors affecting children and adolescents
(osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma), as well as adults and older individuals
(chondrosarcoma).
We study tissue removed from over 3,000 operations a year. Our evaluation
includes consultation with the surgeon and review of medical history and
radiographic material (X-ray, bone scans, CAT and MRI scans), gross
dissections of large specimens and microscopic examination of tissue
samples. In selected cases, fresh tissue is examined microscopically during
surgery to assist the surgeon in the decision to proceed with the operation.
The division of Immunopathology [link] further assists in the diagnosis of
many diseases by providing additional analysis of the tissue samples.
Using special techniques, the cells are exposed to immunologic markers to
develop a profile specific to a particular tumor, thus enhancing our ability
to identify them and often to predict their behavior. Also available are
state of the art molecular methodology to provide additional diagnostic
support to the histologic diagnoses of diseases. We function as a team with
the physicians who are responsible for the treatment of the patient, aiming
for the best outcome.
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Mailing address
Columbia University
Department of Pathology
630 W. 168th Street
Box #23
New York, NY 10032
Specimen Shipping
Columbia University
Department of Pathology
630 W. 168th Street
VC14-215
New York, NY 10032
The New York
Presbyterian Hospital
at Columbia University
Medical Center
622 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-2500
Web Site: www.nyp.org
Physician Referral Service
1-877-NYP-WELL toll free
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