The Department has been diagnosing neuromuscular disorders since Dr. Edward Bossen founded the service in 1972.

Muscle & Nerve

Enzyme histochemistry, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry are available.  Instructions for sending biopsies are available linked below, or upon request by calling 919-684-6667 or 919-684-2332. These are also posted on the Neuropathology website. Questions are welcomed by phone or email. Please send clinical information along with the biopsy.

Consults

  • For nerve and muscle please follow special protocol (below)
  • Send completed clinical information form with case
  • Please call our office at 919-684-2533 with any questions

Muscle Biopsy Guidelines

New Clients:
Please contact us

Nerve Biopsy Guidelines

New Clients:
Please contact us

Educational Material

Section Head of the Muscle & Nerve Pathology Division

Associate Professor of Pathology

Faculty

Associate Professor of Pathology
Professor of Pathology
Associate Professor of Pathology