Gynecologic Pathology
A Subspecialty Of Anatomic Pathology
About Gynecologic Pathology
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology group provides evaluation for cases related to the female genital tract including cancer and non-cancer diagnoses. Our expertise encompasses ovarian, tubal, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar diseases as well as placental and gestational trophoblastic pathology.
Our Services
Submit a Specimen
Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Service offers internationally recognized faculty who provide expert diagnosis for neoplastic and non-neoplastic specimens of the female genital tract. We evaluate a full range of gynecologic cancers, including:
- Ovarian
- Uterine – mesenchymal and epithelial
- Cervical - mesenchymal and epithelial
- Vulvar - mesenchymal and epithelial
- Vaginal - mesenchymal and epithelial
- Fallopian tube
- Placenta
- Peritoneum - mesenchymal and epithelial, including mesothelial
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Service offers consultative opinions on challenging cases submitted from outside of the Stanford network. These consultations can be utilized to offer expert opinion, answer specific questions or confirm diagnosis.
Diagnosing cancers of the female reproductive tract can be challenging, and our team of expert will confirm or issue a diagnosis to identify the exact type and stage of a tumor and facilitate the most effective therapy for patients. Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Consult Service includes assignment of a specialty pathology fellow to each case for individualized service.
Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, please fill out a Stanford requisition and include all slides, relevant reports, and ancillary testing materials and reports. If possible, please include a block, as it will greatly speed the finalization of the case should additional testing be necessary. Package all materials securely and send via a padded envelope.
Wet Tissue Specimens
Please submit materials in proper transport media. All samples should be labeled with the patient information (name, DOB and one other unique identifier) and sealed in a biohazard bag. Please submit a signed Stanford requisition with each sample.
Samples should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Gynecologic Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact: pathologymarketing@stanfordhealthcare.org
Contact Us
To submit a specimen to Gynecologic Pathology, please complete a requisition and send with sample to:
Stanford Gynecologic Pathology Service
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
gynpathology@
stanfordhealthcare.org
Do not send patient info to this email.
Medical Director:
Terri Longacre, MD
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
pathologymarketing@
stanfordhealthcare.org
SAMPLE SUBMISSION LOGISTICS
For more information on submitting cases, see the links below:
All Requisitions
Download Stanford Requisitions for specimen submission.
Account Set-up
Information on personalized requisitions, supplies, shipping and courier pick-up.
Pricing Inquiries
Pricing inquiries and contract information.
Billing
Billing policies, information and questions (includes details on third party billing).
Results Web Portal
Request access or log-in to our client results portal.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specifications for Specimen Collection and Handling.
Consult Service FAQ's
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Teri A. Longacre, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology, Kempson Endowed Chair in Surgical Pathology
- Director, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Service
- Director, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Fellowship Program
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Pathology
- Gynecologic Pathology
- Soft Tissue Pathology
CONTACT
Email: longacre@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 498-6460
More information about Teri Longacre:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/teri-longacre
https://profiles.stanford.edu/teri-longacre
Ann Folkins, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Pathology (Gynecologic Pathology)
- Director of Surgical Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-5649
More information about Ann Folkins:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/ann-folkins
https://profiles.stanford.edu/ann-folkins
Christina Kong, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
- Medical Director and Chief of Pathology Service for Stanford Healthcare
- Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
PRACTICE AREAS
- Cytopathology
- Gynecologic Pathology
- Head & Neck Pathology
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
CONTACT
Email: ckong@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Christina Kong:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/christina-kong
https://profiles.stanford.edu/christina-kong
Brooke Howitt, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Pathology (Gynecologic Pathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology
- Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
CONTACT
Email: bhowitt@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 498-4987
More information about Brooke Howitt:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/187369
https://profiles.stanford.edu/187369
Eric Yang, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology and Cytopathology
- Associate Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: ericyang@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7164
More information about Eric Yang:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/eric-yang
https://profiles.stanford.edu/eric-yang
Eric Gars
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Instructor, Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: ericgars@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Eric Gars:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/eric-gars
https://profiles.stanford.edu/eric-gars
Ancillary Testing
Stanford Gynecologic Pathology relies on a suite of ancillary testing offerings to support our expert diagnosis. Many of these techniques, such as molecular profiling and cytogenetics, can be performed on cytology as well as tissue sections.
Immunohistochemistry »
Our immunohistochemistry laboratory offers a wide array of antibody-based tests and in situ hybridization assays, which our pathologists select and interpret judiciously to refine their diagnoses. These assays are validated for paraffin-embedded tissue, including cytology cell blocks. We provide testing for fumarate hydratase deficiency, inflammatory myofibroblast tumor (ALK), and SMARCA4-deficient uterine sarcoma, in addition to all the standard markers in gynecologic pathology (p53, ER, PgR, MMR, p16, etc.). We also offer high-risk HPV in-situ hybridization.
Molecular Pathology »
Molecular assays can be used for both diagnostic and prognostic purposes as well as for selection of targeted therapies. Stanford’s Solid Tumor Actionable Mutation Panel (STAMP) is validated on cytology specimens and paraffin-embedded tissue. We provide specific tests for various gynecological mesenchymal lesions, including low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma, high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (including BCOR-rearranged tumors, NTRK-rearranged cervical sarcoma and UTROSCT).
Cytogenetics/FISH »
Cytogenetic studies are used to assess for chromosomal rearrangements in selected cases.
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Service offers internationally recognized faculty who provide expert diagnosis for neoplastic and non-neoplastic specimens of the female genital tract. We evaluate a full range of gynecologic cancers, including:
- Ovarian
- Uterine – mesenchymal and epithelial
- Cervical - mesenchymal and epithelial
- Vulvar - mesenchymal and epithelial
- Vaginal - mesenchymal and epithelial
- Fallopian tube
- Placenta
- Peritoneum - mesenchymal and epithelial, including mesothelial
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Service offers consultative opinions on challenging cases submitted from outside of the Stanford network. These consultations can be utilized to offer expert opinion, answer specific questions or confirm diagnosis.
Diagnosing cancers of the female reproductive tract can be challenging, and our team of expert will confirm or issue a diagnosis to identify the exact type and stage of a tumor and facilitate the most effective therapy for patients. Stanford’s Gynecologic Pathology Consult Service includes assignment of a specialty pathology fellow to each case for individualized service.
close Our Services
Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, please fill out a Stanford requisition and include all slides, relevant reports, and ancillary testing materials and reports. If possible, please include a block, as it will greatly speed the finalization of the case should additional testing be necessary. Package all materials securely and send via a padded envelope.
Wet Tissue Specimens
Please submit materials in proper transport media. All samples should be labeled with the patient information (name, DOB and one other unique identifier) and sealed in a biohazard bag. Please submit a signed Stanford requisition with each sample.
Samples should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Gynecologic Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact: pathologymarketing@stanfordhealthcare.org
Contact Us
To submit a specimen to Gynecologic Pathology, please complete a requisition and send with sample to:
Stanford Gynecologic Pathology Service
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
gynpathology@
stanfordhealthcare.org
Do not send patient info to this email.
Medical Director:
Terri Longacre, MD
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
pathologymarketing@
stanfordhealthcare.org
SAMPLE SUBMISSION LOGISTICS
For more information on submitting cases, see the links below:
All Requisitions
Download Stanford Requisitions for specimen submission.
Account Set-up
Information on personalized requisitions, supplies, shipping and courier pick-up.
Pricing Inquiries
Pricing inquiries and contract information.
Billing
Billing policies, information and questions (includes details on third party billing).
Results Web Portal
Request access or log-in to our client results portal.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specifications for Specimen Collection and Handling.
Consult Service FAQ's
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
close Submit a Specimen
Teri A. Longacre, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology, Kempson Endowed Chair in Surgical Pathology
- Director, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Service
- Director, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Fellowship Program
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Pathology
- Gynecologic Pathology
- Soft Tissue Pathology
CONTACT
Email: longacre@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 498-6460
More information about Teri Longacre:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/teri-longacre
https://profiles.stanford.edu/teri-longacre
Ann Folkins, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Pathology (Gynecologic Pathology)
- Director of Surgical Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-5649
More information about Ann Folkins:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/ann-folkins
https://profiles.stanford.edu/ann-folkins
Christina Kong, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
- Medical Director and Chief of Pathology Service for Stanford Healthcare
- Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
PRACTICE AREAS
- Cytopathology
- Gynecologic Pathology
- Head & Neck Pathology
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
CONTACT
Email: ckong@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Christina Kong:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/christina-kong
https://profiles.stanford.edu/christina-kong
Brooke Howitt, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Pathology (Gynecologic Pathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology
- Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
CONTACT
Email: bhowitt@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 498-4987
More information about Brooke Howitt:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/187369
https://profiles.stanford.edu/187369
Eric Yang, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology and Cytopathology
- Associate Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: ericyang@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7164
More information about Eric Yang:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/eric-yang
https://profiles.stanford.edu/eric-yang
Eric Gars
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Instructor, Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: ericgars@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Eric Gars:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/eric-gars
https://profiles.stanford.edu/eric-gars
close Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Stanford Gynecologic Pathology relies on a suite of ancillary testing offerings to support our expert diagnosis. Many of these techniques, such as molecular profiling and cytogenetics, can be performed on cytology as well as tissue sections.
Immunohistochemistry »
Our immunohistochemistry laboratory offers a wide array of antibody-based tests and in situ hybridization assays, which our pathologists select and interpret judiciously to refine their diagnoses. These assays are validated for paraffin-embedded tissue, including cytology cell blocks. We provide testing for fumarate hydratase deficiency, inflammatory myofibroblast tumor (ALK), and SMARCA4-deficient uterine sarcoma, in addition to all the standard markers in gynecologic pathology (p53, ER, PgR, MMR, p16, etc.). We also offer high-risk HPV in-situ hybridization.
Molecular Pathology »
Molecular assays can be used for both diagnostic and prognostic purposes as well as for selection of targeted therapies. Stanford’s Solid Tumor Actionable Mutation Panel (STAMP) is validated on cytology specimens and paraffin-embedded tissue. We provide specific tests for various gynecological mesenchymal lesions, including low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma, high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (including BCOR-rearranged tumors, NTRK-rearranged cervical sarcoma and UTROSCT).
Cytogenetics/FISH »
Cytogenetic studies are used to assess for chromosomal rearrangements in selected cases.
close Ancillary Testing
Residencies and Fellowships
Anatomic Pathology Residency Programs »
Stanford Pathology offers a 3-year anatomic pathology residency and 4-year combination residencies in anatomic pathology/clinical pathology and anatomic pathology/neuropathology.
Gynecologic Pathology Fellowships »
Stanford offers an ACGME-accredited fellowship in gynecologic pathology.