Department of Pathology
While most people won’t have reason to meet with their pathologist, their expertise is crucial to providing the most effective care possible. CPTH offers some of the most seasoned pathologists, whose expert interpretation of samples informs diagnosis and staging and drives treatment. Our Department of Pathology offers consultations and second opinions for complex and ambiguous biopsies, including:
- Breast pathology
- Challenging tumours
- Dermatologic neoplasms
- Gastrointestinal pathology
- Genitourinary pathology
- Gynaecologic pathology
- Head and neck tumours
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology
- Orthopaedic pathology
- Paediatric tumours
- Pulmonary neoplasms
- Soft tissue pathology
- Tumours/neoplasia
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The Department of Pathology also offers preoperative pathology consultations in conjunction with surgery, especially in the following multidisciplinary areas:
The Department of Pathology also offers preoperative pathology consultations in conjunction with surgery, especially in the following multidisciplinary areas:
Key Therapeutic Area
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Breast Center
Cancer Center
Gynecologic oncology
Head and neck and oral oncology
Melanoma re-excision
Sarcoma Center
Thoracic oncology
Urologic neoplasms
CPTH has a contemporary pathology department that ensures the transfer of knowledge on clinical best practices under the supervision of qualified faculty. There are sophisticated laboratories at the Central Park Hospital, which provide efficient services round the clock. The diagnostics at the Pathology Department are upgraded by an MoU with the Chughtai Institute of Pathology. Students get exposure to extensive diagnostic material and practical specimens. They also get ample opportunities to train in part II FCPS in Histopathology, Haematopathology, Chemical Pathology, and Virology.
We are one of the country’s most experienced groups of pathologists. The commitment of our staff to research, teaching and clinical services keeps them at the forefront of oncology, transplant, cardiovascular and neuroscience diagnostics. Our pathologists have access to many integrated techniques, including advanced cytology, automated histology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, electron microscopy, cancer cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics. These resources enable our team to provide opinions that meet the level of sophistication required by our patients.
Services range from consultations that provide diagnostic advice on complex cases, to routine interpretation of tests, collaborative diagnosis, and technical services. Our areas of expertise include breast pathology, cardiovascular pathology, cytopathology, dermatopathology, endocrine pathology, gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology, genitourinary pathology, gynaecologic pathology, head and neck pathology, hematopathology, neuropathology, pulmonary pathology and renal pathology.