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[The importance of clinical-pathological correlation in dermatohistopathology]
1Dermatologische Klinik, Universitätsspital Basel, Basel.
Introduction:
Correct and precise dermatohistopathologic diagnosis requires excellent histopathologic knowledge on the one hand, and on the other hand often a close correlation between clinical findings and histopathologic results. Clinicopathologic correlation (CPC) is essential to further improve the quality of histopathologic diagnosis and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis. This article describes the importance of CPC using examples of typical dermatoses that would be difficult to diagnose histologically alone and highlights the forms and chances of CPC.
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