Abstract
A series of case presentations show unique challenges associated with childhood round cell tumors and the role of ancillary techniques in diagnosis. Electron microscopy is shown to be the most powerful individual technique. Immunohistochemistry is legs effective but also essential. Other ancillary techniques may provide needed additional diagnostic information. Because this is an area where it is of great importance to secure the most rapid, accurate, and specific diagnosis possible, an integrated multimodal approach is recommended-incorporating light microscopic, electron microscopic, and immunohistochemical studies as a matter of routine, and providing for cytogenetic and/or molecular diagnostic studies as indicated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1347-1355 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Human Pathology |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Childhood
- Electron microscopy
- Immunohistochemistry
- Neoplasia
- Round cell tumors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine