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Immunohistochemistry in Sarcomas

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Recent Concepts in Sarcoma Treatment

Part of the book series: Developments in Oncology ((DION,volume 55))

Abstract

The usefulness of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of sarcomas has certainly blossomed in recent years. Here, its overall importance in the diagnosis of soft tissue tumors will be documented and related to the clinical importance of proper sarcoma diagnosis. Secondly, specific markers will be briefly outlined and their limitations underscored. Last, new directions and approaches for the future using this technology will be proposed.

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  1. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 34th & Spruce Sts., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA

    John J. Brooks M.D. (Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Member)

  2. Soft Tissue Pathology Committee of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, Grant NCI, CA, 15488, USA

    John J. Brooks M.D. (Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Member)

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA

    James R. Ryan MD (Associate Professor, Chief Orthopedic Oncology) (Associate Professor, Chief Orthopedic Oncology)

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, 48201, USA

    Laurence O. Baker D.O. (Professor, Director) (Professor, Director)

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Brooks, J.J. (1988). Immunohistochemistry in Sarcomas. In: Ryan, J.R., Baker, L.O. (eds) Recent Concepts in Sarcoma Treatment. Developments in Oncology, vol 55. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2691-2_9

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