What is new in adnexal tumors of the skin?

Adv Anat Pathol. 2013 Sep;20(5):334-46. doi: 10.1097/PAP.0b013e3182a28a3f.

Abstract

This article reviews the recent dermatopathology literature regarding cutaneous adnexal neoplasms, with emphasis on new and underrecognized entities, "old entities" with new findings, advances in immunohistochemistry, and new findings in relation to inherited disorders associated with cutaneous adnexal neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / genetics
  • Biopsy
  • Dermatology / methods
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage / chemistry
  • Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage / genetics
  • Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage / pathology*
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / genetics
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / metabolism
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / pathology*
  • Pathology / methods
  • Phenotype
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor