Immunohistochemistry in gynecologic pathology.
Although most diagnoses in gynecologic pathology are established through the examination of routine hematoxylin-eosin-stained slides, immunohistochemical studies can be of assistance in some cases. The following case studies are used to illustrate the value of some relatively new markers in the diagnosis of gynecologic neoplasms and to highlight potential diagnostic pitfalls.
Deavers
Michael T
MT
Department of Pathology, Box 85, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA. mdeavers@mdanderson.org
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000368:Aged; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D018284:Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000379:methods*; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D008875:Middle Aged
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor