# Pediatric Pathology

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## Profile

- Name: Pediatric Pathology
- Slug: `pediatric-pathology`
- Canonical page: https://pathologyspecialists.com/services/pediatric-pathology/
- Markdown page: https://pathologyspecialists.com/services/pediatric-pathology.md
- Search title: Pediatric Pathology in Orlando, FL
- Summary: Pediatric pathology in Orlando, with age-specific interpretation of specimens from infants, children, and adolescents by subspecialists.
- Organization: Pathology Specialists PA, Orlando, Florida
- Last synced: 2026-09-22T15:56:41+00:00

## Page Content

## Pediatric Pathology

Our pediatric pathology service provides diagnostic interpretation of specimens from infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric tissue does not behave like adult tissue, and we read it with the age-specific context that difference requires.

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### Why Age-Specific Interpretation Matters

Normal histology changes as a child develops, and several pediatric entities have no adult counterpart. Reference ranges, growth patterns, and the differential diagnosis all shift with age. Our pathologists interpret each specimen against the patient’s developmental stage rather than an adult baseline.

### Areas of Evaluation

- Pediatric surgical and biopsy specimens

- Gastrointestinal biopsies, including evaluation for inflammatory conditions

- Lymph node and soft tissue specimens

- Placental and perinatal specimens

- Pediatric neoplasms and developmental lesions

- Immunohistochemistry and ancillary studies when appropriate

### Working With Pediatric Practices

Small specimens and limited sampling are common in pediatric practice. We work with referring clinicians on collection and handling so that limited material yields a usable answer, and we flag when additional sampling would meaningfully change the interpretation.

### Collaboration for Difficult Cases

Referring providers can contact our pathologists to discuss clinical history, clarify findings, or request an additional review. For outside consultations, contact client services for current submission requirements. [Meet the team.](https://pathologyspecialists.com/about/leadership/)

### Start Service

We can help your practice coordinate supplies, [courier pickups](https://pathologyspecialists.com/for-physicians/courier-logistics/), reporting, and onboarding.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Do you read specimens from pediatric practices and surgery centers?

Yes. Contact client services to confirm specimen types and current service availability for your practice.

#### Can I discuss a case with the pathologist who read it?

Yes. Direct pathologist access is part of our [client services](https://pathologyspecialists.com/for-physicians/client-services/).

#### How do reports reach my practice?

Through your EMR, the OnPath portal, or Epic. [See report access.](https://pathologyspecialists.com/for-physicians/report-access/)

### Who Reads These Cases

These specimens are read by the pathologists below. Referring providers can ask for any of them by name. The full team is on our [pathologists page](https://pathologyspecialists.com/about/leadership/).

- [Samuel Hwang, M.D.](https://pathologyspecialists.com/about/leadership/#hwang), Pediatric Pathology · Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology · Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

- [Lejla Music Aplenc, M.D.](https://pathologyspecialists.com/about/leadership/#aplenc), Anatomic & Clinical Pathology · former Associate Professor of Pediatric Pathology

To discuss a case or request a specific subspecialist, [contact client services](https://pathologyspecialists.com/contact/).

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