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Immunohistochemistry utilization in the diagnosis of melanoma

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العنوان: Immunohistochemistry utilization in the diagnosis of melanoma
المؤلفون: Dinehart, Matthew S., Dinehart, Scott M., Sukpraprut‐Braaten, Suporn, High, Whitney A.
المصدر: Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ; volume 47, issue 5, page 446-450 ; ISSN 0303-6987 1600-0560
بيانات النشر: Wiley
سنة النشر: 2020
المجموعة: Wiley Online Library (Open Access Articles via Crossref)
الوصف: Background The use of immunohistochemical (IHC) stains in dermatopathology is commonplace; however, little is known regarding utilization trends in melanoma diagnosis. Current Medicare local coverage determinations (LCDs) state that most pigmented lesions, including melanoma, can be diagnosed using H&E alone. Methods Histopathology reports for all biopsy‐proven melanomas excised between January 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, at a single dermatology clinic, were identified with the following parameters abstracted: laboratory/dermatopathologist rendering the diagnosis, whether IHC was performed, type/number of stains utilized, presence/depth of invasion, and melanoma subtype. The association of characteristics with IHC utilization was evaluated using χ 2 test for categorical variables. Results Three hundred and fifty six eligible melanomas were identified. IHC was employed in 228 (64%) of the diagnoses. Invasive melanoma was diagnosed in 199 cases (55.9%) while 157 (44.1%) were identified as melanoma in situ (MIS). Of the 228 that utilized IHC, 117 were performed on invasive melanoma (58.8%) and 111 were performed on MIS (70.7%). Conclusion Our findings suggest a higher IHC usage for the diagnosis of melanoma than previously reported. Existing LCDs regarding IHC utilization in melanoma do not reflect the current state of practice. Further investigation regarding IHC utilization and the development of appropriate‐use criteria for melanoma IHC is necessary.
نوع الوثيقة: article in journal/newspaper
اللغة: English
DOI: 10.1111/cup.13648
الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.13648Test
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رقم الانضمام: edsbas.2117DCA4
قاعدة البيانات: BASE