Immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of cutaneous neoplasms

Future Oncol. 2010 Jan;6(1):93-109. doi: 10.2217/fon.09.143.

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of diagnostic immunohistochemical stains available to pathologists and dermatopathologists. Immunohistochemistry has become an indispensable tool in dermatopathology, not only in diagnosis but also in the treatment and prognostication of cutaneous neoplasms. In this review we attempt to outline current, as well as new, immunohistochemical stains of relevance in the diagnosis and classification of cutaneous neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Dermatology / methods
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Pathology, Clinical / methods
  • Skin Neoplasms / classification*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor