Antibody Index

Jul 7, 2016 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Antibody Index

Antibody Index Antibodies Discussed Antibody Name/Symbol Antibody Description Clones/Alternate Names α-1-antitrypsin alpha 1 antitrypsin Hepatoid Carcinoma α-fetoprotein alpha 1 fetoprotein AFP, Z5A06, Clone C3 β-catenin beta catenin; involved in regulation…

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Metastatic Melanoma

Jul 7, 2016 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Metastatic Melanoma

Metastatic Melanoma Esther Oliva, MD Key Facts Clinical Issues History of melanoma may be remote Macroscopic Features Bilateral or unilateral and multinodular Black cut surface due to pigment content Microscopic…

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Melanoma

Jul 7, 2016 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Melanoma

Melanoma Esther Oliva, MD Key Facts Clinical Issues Age range: 20-50 years Macroscopic Features Black cut surface (occasionally) Microscopic Pathology Diffuse, nested, pseudopapillary (rare) growth Follicle-like spaces may be seen…

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Immature Teratoma

Jul 7, 2016 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Immature Teratoma

Immature Teratoma Esther Oliva, MD Key Facts Terminology Malignant germ cell tumor composed of immature tissue derived from the 3 germ layers with variable admixture of mature tissues Clinical Issues…

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Tunnel Clusters

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Tunnel Clusters Brooke E. Howitt, MD Marisa R. Nucci, MD Key Facts Clinical Issues 8% of all adult women Typically asymptomatic Incidental finding at hysterectomy or cone biopsy Benign Microscopic…

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Arias-Stella Reaction

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Arias-Stella Reaction Marisa R. Nucci, MD Key Facts Terminology Altered cellular and nuclear change of epithelium most commonly associated with pregnancy Clinical Issues May occur anywhere in female genital tract…

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