RossitzaZLazovaMD

Dermatopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology

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Office
9060 E Via Linda Ste 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone+1 480-275-2494

Fax+1 408-558-7949

I am a board certified dermatopathologist with special interest in Spitz nevi, Spitzoid malignant melanomas, and Atypical Spitzoid neoplasms. My latest research incorporates a new and very promising method of studying melanocytic lesions - Mass Spectrometry. Our study in Mass Spec was able to differentiate Spitz nevi from Spitzoid melanomas based on proteomic differences. In 2008 I founded the Yale Spitzoid Neoplasm Repository with more than 3,000 specimens including many from other countries. I offer consultation services and ancillary mass spectrometry study on difficult melanocytic lesions, particularly Spitzoid. More information can be found at http://medicine.yale.edu/dermatology/spitzoid/index.aspx

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Dermatopathology, 1995 - 1997
University of RochesterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1992 - 1996
Medical University of Sofia FOMClass of 1985

PubMed

14 citations
Histopathology-guided mass spectrometry differentiates benign nevi from malignant melanoma.
Rossitza Lazova, Katy Smoot, Heather Anderson, Matthew J. Powell, Arlene S. Rosenberg
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2020-03-01
2 citations
Necrotic Keratinocytes Are Common in Psoriasis and Have a Predilection to the Upper Epidermis: A Quantitative and Comparative Analysis
Jeffrey M. Cloutier, Andy Hsi, Christine Camacho, Rossitza Lazova
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2020-01-01
1 citations
Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma With Granulomas as the Predominant Feature.
Christine Lee, Andy C. Hsi, Rossitza Lazova
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2019-09-01

Journal Articles

Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Regulates U1‐snRNP Immune Complex Mediated Activation of the NLRP3 Inflammasome
Rossitza Lazova, Richard Bucala, Insoo Kang, Arthritis & Rheumatology