Molecular pathology for the general pathologist: Second oration of the Indian college of pathologists

Abstract

Molecular diagnostic tools form a necessitity in the modern practice of pathology. This review aims to introduce some basic principles of molecular diagnostics to a pathologist involved in the practice of histology. Some common clinical scenarios and the application of molecular techniques in those settings to obtain an accurate diagnosis is discussed.

Keywords

• Diagnosis
• histopathology
• molecular pathology