Dermatopathology

The skin “signs” Our dermatopathology services respond to routine skin biopsies, as well as to difficult cases that require a second opinion, counting on a subspecialized reference team.
MOST FREQUENT PATHOLOGIES
  • Epithelial tumour, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
  • Melanocytic lesions, including common nevi and atypical nevi
  • Malignant melanoma
  • Inflammatory skin diseases
IMP TESTS
  • Histochemical stains
  • Immunohistochemistry tests
  • FISH/CISH
  • COBAS® HPV
  • HPV Genotyping
  • BRAF gene mutation test

Medical Team

HERBERTO BETTENCOURT
Unit Coordinator

Artur Costa e Silva
Paula Guerra
ESMERALDA VALE
Unit Consultant
ALEXANDRE JOÃO
Unit Consultant
Esperança Ussene
Sara Turpin