IHC stains for tumors Flashcards
1
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chromogranin and synaptophysin
A
NE cells > SCCL, carcinoid, neuroblastoma
2
Q
cytokeratin
A
epithelial cells
3
Q
desMin
A
Muscle > any tumor w/ myo
4
Q
GFAP
A
neuroGlia (astrocytes, Schwann cells, oligodendrocytes) > astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
5
Q
neurofilament
A
neurons > neuronal tumors (i.e. neuroblastoma)
6
Q
S100
A
neural crest cells > melanoma, schwannoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis
7
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TRAP
A
tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase > HCL
8
Q
viMEntin
A
MEsenchymal tissue (fibroblasts, endothelial, macrophages) > MEsenchymal tumors like sarcoma, but also endoMEtrial CA, RCC, MEningioma