The Neuropathology Division is recognized internationally for its
experimental study, diagnosis, and consultations on disorders of the brain
and central nervous system. Pathologists, physicians and medical examiners
from around the world contact us for diagnosis of tumors and traumatic
lesions of the brain and spinal cord, forensic neuropathology,
neurodegenerative disorders, and progressive neurologic disease in
children. We consult with pathologists and referring physicians on issues
related to patient care and can also offer family members information
about the causes or the genetic components of a disease.
E x p e r i e n c e
Neuropathology was established as a separate subspecialty in the
Department of Pathology in 1971. Under the leadership of Dr. Donald Price,
the division has gained an international reputation for its experimental
studies of diseases of the brain. Ongoing experience with state-of-the-art
research ensures that faculty members remain at the forefront of their
fields, with access to the most recent methodologies for diagnosis and
continuing experience with many cases of unusual diseases. Our
diagnostic expertise in neuropathology includes such specialities as adult
and pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebrovascular disease,
trauma, forensic neuropathology, AIDS; and neurodegenerative diseases such
as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and progressive supranuclear
palsy.
E x p e r t i s e
Expert Consultation
Director of the Neuropathology Surgical Consultation Services, Dr. Peter
Burger is one of the world's leading authorities in the interpretation of
surgical specimens of brain and spinal cord tumors in adults and children.
He has extensive experience in interpreting stereotactic needle biopsies.
He is co-author of the AFIP Atlas of Tumor Pathology, Tumors of the
Central Nervous System, and has authored two major textbooks in
central nervous system tumors. Currently, he is the review pathologist for
several clinical trials studying new therapies for patients with brain
tumors. Dr. Burger personally oversees all diagnostic evaluations sent to
the service.
Special Capabilities and Services
Our laboratory is fully equipped to perform the special diagnostic tests
needed to study degenerative diseases of the brain, and has vast
experience doing the special stains required for these studies. We are
skilled in interpreting stereotactic needle biopsies of brain lesions and
can perform in-situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, light microscopy,
immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy, as necessary.
T i m e l y R e s u l t s
The consultation service aims to respond to requests within 24 hours of
the receipt of material. Dr. Burger personally provides a verbal report to
the requesting physician and sends the final report by fax. Dr. Burger
is available for phone consultations. Pathology material can be
returned, if requested.
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