International Journal of Surgical Pathology

Aims & Scope

The mission of International Journal of Surgical Pathology is to provide a forum for the communication of scientific information in the field of surgical pathology.

Studies that emphasize important diagnostic and prognostic features involving human tissue provide the basis for publication of works utilizing standard techniques, as well as those from applied and basic science.

Manuscript categories include: original articles; review articles; molecular surgical pathology; case reports; news; diagnostic pearls, pitfalls and mistakes; profiles of tumors and immunomarkers; images in pathology; controversies in surgical pathology; historical aspects; and medicolegal issues (invited and submitted).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12709

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	649

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.447

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	57

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Wonderful Colors of the Hematoxylin–Eosin Stain in Diagnostic Surgical Pathology

  Citation: 341

  Authors: John K. C.

• Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors:A Consensus Approach

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Christopher D. M., Jules J., Christopher, Fred, Jerzy, B. Jack, Markku, Timothy J., Helen, Brian P., Barry, Leslie H., Sharon W.

• Guest Editorial: Two Proposals Regarding the Terminology of Thyroid Tumors

  Citation: 244

  Authors: E. Dillwyn

• Adrenocortical Oncocytic Tumors: Report of 10 Cases and Review of the Literature

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Michele, Ornella, Antonio, David, Judith, Gianandrea, Sean K., Lawrence M.

• The 2004 WHO Classification of Bladder Tumors: A Summary and Commentary

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Rodolfo, Antonio

• Critical Comparison of 31 Commercially Available Digital Slide Systems in Pathology

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Marcial García, Gloria Bueno, Carlos Peces, Jesús González, Manuel Carbajo

• An Osteoclast-Rich Tumor of the Gastrointestinal Tract with Features Resembling Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Parts: Reports of 6 Casesof aGIST Simulator

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Eduardo, Miguel, Alessandro, Juan

• The Current Status of Solitary Fibrous Tumor

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Khin, Wen, Jonathan, Robin L, Cyril

• Calcifying Fibrous ‘Pseudotumor’

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Alessandra F., Robert, Jason L., Christopher D. M.

• Histologic Features of Mycophenolate Mofetil-Related Colitis: A Graft-Versus-Host Disease-Like Pattern

  Citation: 147

  Authors: John C., Charles B., Alexander, Amr, Joseph, Ann, Emilio, David K., Cinthia B.

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