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Immunohistochemistry and ancillary studies play a crucial role in diagnostic pathology. Yet, few books cover their practicality in diagnostic dermatopathology. This book provides a practical guide to the application of rapid and cost-effective immunohistochemistry, as well as ancillary studies including immunofluorescence and molecular studies. With a focus on practicality and bridging knowledge gaps, the book covers helpful diagnostic stains and pertinent ancillary studies, organized by lines of differentiation. Each chapter includes a synopsis of antibodies, immunohistochemical panels, summary tables outlining staining patterns, and case studies. Now in its second edition, this book covers entities based on lineage, including epithelial, adnexal, melanocytic, lymphoid, and soft tissue, and discusses the role of molecular studies in the diagnosis of cutaneous neoplasms and soft tissue lesions. This comprehensive volume is an essential resource for pathologists, dermatopathologists, and residents in pathology and dermatology.
List of contents
1. Introduction to Immunohistochemistry Mai P. Hoang; 2. Molecular Studies Gregory Hosler, Mai P. Hoang; 3. Epithelial or squamous neoplasms María Teresa Fernández Figueras, Mai P. Hoang and Kristine M. Cornejo; 4. Neoplasms of Cutaneous Appendages Mai P. Hoang; 5. Inflammatory Dermatoses Mimicking Lymphoma Emily M. Hartsough, M. Angelica Selim and Mai P. Hoang; 6. Cutaneous Lymphoid Neoplasms Mai P. Hoang and M. Angelica Selim; 7. Melanocytic neoplasms Mai P. Hoang; 8. Soft Tissue Neoplasms Jakob M. T. Moran, Joana Pardal and Mai P. Hoang; 9. Miscellaneous Tumors Soma Jobbagy, Mai P. Hoang; 10. Detection of genetic syndromes Mai P. Hoang; 11. Immunobullous Disorders Mai P. Hoang; 12. Cutaneous Infections Wun Ju Shieh and Mai P. Hoang; Index.
About the author
Mai P. Hoang is a dermatopathologist, Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School, and director of dermatopathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. Previously for seven years she was the medical director of the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory of the department of Pathology. She has authored and edited five books.
