Immunohistochemistry and Ancillary Studies in Diagnostic Dermatopathology

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.

• Case studies in each chapter to aid trainees with practical understanding of the application of immunostains
• A synopsis of applicable antibodies is outlined for each chapter, allowing for quick referencing
• Chapters are organized based on lines of differentiation, making it easy to identify entities

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.