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Review and Updates of Immunohistochemistry in Selected Salivary Gland and Head and Neck Tumors

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: CONTEXT: Immunohistochemistry is a useful tool for diagnosing salivary gland and head and neck tumors. OBJECTIVE: To review immunohistochemical markers, which can aid in the diagnosis of selected salivary gland and head and neck tumors. DATA SOURCES: Literature review and authors' personal practice experience. CONCLUSIONS: Salivary gland and head and neck tumors include a large diverse group of tumors with complex and overlapping histologic features. Immunohistochemistry plays an important role in resolving the differential diagnosis of some salivary gland and head and neck tumors and can provide information for the prognosis of certain tumors.

Source: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2014-0167-ra

Authors: Shaobo Zhu, Conrad Schuerch, Jennifer Hunt

Institutions: Geisinger Medical Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2162155017