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The Division of Anatomic Pathology has 40 pathologists, with subspecialty
expertise covering the entire field of surgical pathology. The division
is organized around working groups dedicated to specific organ systems,
but all members contribute service to general areas as well (e.g.,
frozen section lab, autopsy, cytology).
The division is supported by full-service laboratories in histology,
immunohistochemistry, molecular genetics and cytogenetics.
The hospital surgical pathology practice is unique in its heavy
reliance on rapid frozen section diagnosis, providing trainees a
valuable opportunity for immediate correlation of gross and microscopic
pathology. Approximately 80,000 frozen sections are cut annually.
Mayo Clinic processes more than 100,000 surgical cases and 125,000
cytology cases annually; an additional 50,000 consultative cases
are referred each year by pathologists from within the United States
and around the world. The diagnostic material includes specimens
from all fields in pathology
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