Application of immunocytochemistry and <i>BRAF</i> mutational analysis to direct smears of metastatic melanoma

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Authors

Kim HooKim · Zero to Three

Michael H. Roh · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Joseph H. Willman · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jeremiah Placido · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Helmut C. Weigelin · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Kristina Fields · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Judy Pang

Abstract

Cytologic direct smears represent a robust and valuable source of cellular material for immunocytochemistry and molecular studies, especially in instances in which inadequate cell block cellularity is anticipated or encountered.

Topics & Keywords

Melanoma and MAPK Pathways Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Cell Image Analysis Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Cytopathology

Volume 120, Issue 1, pp. 52-61

DOI: 10.1002/cncy.20180

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