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- Title
Differentiating spitzoid melanomas from Spitz nevi through CD99 expression.
- Authors
King, Mark S; Porchia, Sylvia J; Hiatt, Kim M
- Abstract
A true diagnostic marker differentiating Spitz nevi (SN) from spitzoid melanoma (sMM) has been elusive. CD99, a transmembrane glycoprotein, believed to play a role in many neoplastic processes, has yet to be investigated in this regard. Recently, the expression of CD99 has been shown in 60% of primary melanomas. Other studies exploring the expression of CD99 in melanocytic lesions have not been performed. Here, we evaluate the presence of CD99 in these two histologically difficult to differentiate entities.
- Publication
Journal of cutaneous pathology, 2007, Vol 34, Issue 7, p576
- ISSN
0303-6987
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0560.2006.00670.x