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Modern Pathology

Modern Pathology is an international journal owned by the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). It aims to provide an authoritative platform for publishing high-quality clinical and translational research studies in pathology, with a focus on original manuscripts as well as editorials, reviews, and practice guidelines spanning precision diagnostics, molecular diagnostics, genomic classifications of disease, immune-oncology, computational science, applied bioinformatics, and digital pathology.

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Subject Pathology
Impact Factor 5.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0893-3952
eISSN 1530-0285
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4480 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

Submission Instructions

Modern Pathology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must verify that each author approves the submitted version of the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract should be about 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections and include essential elements such as Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, Artwork, and Tables with Captions. The manuscript must include a summary declaration of interest statement and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.
References References may be in any consistent style or format at submission, journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and every reference listed must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables in the single manuscript file must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below the figure or table. Each illustration must have a caption explaining all symbols and abbreviations used, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The main body text, excluding abstract, legends, and references, must not exceed 5,000 words. Any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared at submission and stated in a section placed before the references, and the manuscript must include at least two and up to five unique subject terms.
References Review Articles may include no more than 150 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include a maximum of 5 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables included in the manuscript file must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure must have a caption explaining all symbols and abbreviations used.
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Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must verify that each author approves the submitted version of the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The main body text, excluding abstract, legends, and references, must not exceed 7,000 words. The article must be divided into clearly defined sections and include the essential elements needed to convey the manuscript. The manuscript must include a summary declaration of interest statement and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.
References The manuscript may include no more than 100 references. References may be in any consistent style or format at submission, and every reference listed must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a maximum of 8 tables and figures combined. Figures and tables in the manuscript file must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each illustration must have a caption explaining all symbols and abbreviations used.
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Practice Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must verify that each author approves the submitted version of the manuscript. Cover letter must verify that each author approves the submitted version of the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract should be about 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections and contain the essential elements needed to convey the article, including Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, Artwork, and Tables with Captions. Manuscript must include at least two and up to five unique subject terms, a summary declaration of interest statement, funding information, author contributions, acknowledgements before the references, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References may be in any consistent style at submission, journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and the primary reference must be cited for secondary publication of clinical guidelines.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables included in the manuscript file must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below the figure or table. Each illustration must have a caption, tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figures and tables must be numbered according to their order of appearance in the text.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover letter must verify that each author approves the submitted version of the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Correspondence articles.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections. Manuscript must include a summary declaration of interest statement and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10. References may be in any consistent style or format at submission.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables and/or figures may be included. Figures and tables included in the manuscript must be placed next to the relevant text with the corresponding caption directly below. Each illustration must have a caption, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “CDKN2A Deletions but not Point Mutations May Explain Discordant Phenotype of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) DNA–Positive and p16-Negative HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma” (Modern Pathology. 2026 May;39(5):100994)

Madison Koller, Mikhail S. Ermakov, Sigrid Regauer, Karl Kashofer

10.1016/j.modpat.2026.101008
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VGLL3-rearranged Spindle Cell Rhabdomyoblastic Tumor: A Clinicopathologic and Molecular Genetic Study of 18 Cases with Consistently Indolent Behavior

Esther Baranov, Baptiste Ameline, Ruth Berthold, Kyle D. Perry, Jorge Torres-Mora, Fiona Maclean, Lucas F. Abrahao-Machado, Michael Michal, Darcy A. Kerr, Liang Lu, Tieying Hou, Faizan Malik, Joshua Goldfaden, Joanne Prasad, Catherine Gestrich, Edward Stelow, Julie C. Fanburg-Smith, Robin LeGallo, Sara Zadeh, Felix Haglund de Flon, Paul J. Zhang, Wolfgang Hartmann, Evelina Miele, Václav Stejskal, Rita Alaggio, Abbas Agaimy, Gunnlaugur Petur Nielsen, Elizabeth G. Demicco, Daniel Baumhoer, Carina A. Dehner

10.1016/j.modpat.2026.101014
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Fibro-tubular tumors of the thyroid: an emerging thyroid neoplasm characterized by distinctive morphology and recurrent OCLN::PRKCI gene fusions spanning the adenoma–carcinoma spectrum

Elan Hahn, Alyaksandr V. Nikitski, Abigail I. Wald, Raja R. Seethala, Simion I. Chiosea, Robert L. Peel, Yuri E. Nikiforov

10.1016/j.modpat.2026.101012
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Intraductal Papillary Squamous Neoplasm (IPSN) of the Pancreas: Histologic and Molecular Characterization of a Novel and Distinct Intraductal Cancer Precursor

Michele Bevere, Antonio Pea, Volkan Adsay, Olca Basturk, Lodewijk A. Brosens, Irene Esposito, Ralph H. Hruban, David Klimstra, Seung-Mo Hong, Aatur D. Singhi, Seung Soo Lee, Paola Mattiolo, Davide Pasini, Andrea Mafficini, Paola Piccoli, Serena Pedron, Calogero Ciulla, Antonietta Brighenti, Carlotta Franzina, Salvatore Paiella, Giuseppe Malleo, Roberto Salvia, Michele Milella, Riccardo De Robertis, Mirko D’Onofrio, Vincenzo Corbo, Rita T. Lawlor, Aldo Scarpa, Claudio Luchini

10.1016/j.modpat.2026.101011
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CTNNB1-Mutant High-Grade Endometrial Carcinoma: Clinical Outcome and Prevalence of Pilomatrix-Like and Corded Hyalinized Morphologies in an Institutional Case Control Series

Benjamin L. Coiner, Aarti E. Sharma, Zehra Ordulu, Marisa R. Nucci, Carlos Parra-Herran

10.1016/j.modpat.2026.101013
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days from submission to first decision; 29 days from submission to decision after review; 120 days from submission to acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should provide full contact information for the corresponding author, confirm that each author approves the submitted version, state that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere, and declare any business relationships that might lead to a conflict of interest. Authors may also include related submissions or publications, explain fit with the journal, and add other useful information for editors.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 4480 excluding taxes for open access articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Viral-associated cancers and disorders HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Cancer and Skin Lesions Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Renal and related cancers Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Renal cell carcinoma treatment Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer-related Molecular Pathways AI in cancer detection Soft tissue tumor case studies Tumors and Oncological Cases Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research

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