Genitourinary Pathology

The Genitourinary Pathology service provides consultative services for biopsies and resections involving the genitourinary (GU) system. The team evaluates numerous prostate, renal, and other genital system lesions both benign and malignant. Expertise is also available for translational research in urologic pathology including murine models of prostate cancer.

Services

Cytogenetics
Electron microscopy
Immunohistochemistry
Correlation of pathology with clinical markers
Biomarkers in urologic pathology including carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9)
Fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) for selected common translocations
Expert interpretation of microscopic pathology (core needle biopsies, open biopsies, and excisions)

Education

Residency training
Urology Pathology Fellowship (Diagnostic and Experimental)

Research

Animal models of prostate carcinogenesis
Translational aspects of human prostate and renal cell carcinoma

Contact Information

Location & General Inquiries
10833 Le Conte Ave, A3-259 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 267-2680 | Email

Section Chief
Anthony Sisk, DO
Director, Prostate SPORE Pathology Core
Email

Tissue Procurement and Banking Services (TPCL)
(310) 825-1717