The role of tissue typing in cutaneous oncology.
The typing of cells in the skin with specific monoclonal antibodies is now routine. Such tissue typing appears to play a critical role in the early diagnosis, accurate classification, and therapeutic decisions for cutaneous oncology, especially lymphomas. Identification and production of tumor-specific antibodies will further enhance the potential of these reagents in oncology.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000276:immunology; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000096:biosynthesis; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal