title: The role of molecular testing in the diagnosis of cutaneous soft tissue tumors.
abstract: A number of soft tissue tumors are characterized by recurring genetic abnormalities. The identification of these abnormalities has advanced our understanding of the biology of these tumors and has led to the development of molecular tests that are helpful diagnostically. This review will focus on the application of molecular diagnostic testing in select mesenchymal tumors of the dermis and subcutis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomic Pathology, Cleveland Clinic, L25, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Alison L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Cheah
authors.forename: Steven D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Billings
mesh_terms: D018223:Dermatofibrosarcoma / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D018323:Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D051677:Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D018227:Sarcoma, Clear Cell / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D012512:Sarcoma, Ewing / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology