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Nevoid malignant melanoma: morphologic patterns and immunohistochemical reactivity
N S McNutt1, C Urmacher, J Hakimian
1Department of Pathology, New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center, New York 10021, USA.
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Nevoid malignant melanoma (MM) can be mistaken for benign nevi. HMB-45 and MIB-1 staining patterns aid in distinguishing nevoid MM from Spitz nevi, improving diagnostic accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Oncology
- Histology
Background:
- Nevoid malignant melanoma (MM) presents diagnostic challenges due to its subtle features.
- It can be misidentified as benign melanocytic nevi or Spitz nevi.