Efficient Tumor Immunohistochemistry: A Differential Diagnosis-Driven Approach

Immunohistochemistry now complements histomorphology in classification of human neoplasms at every diagnostic pathology laboratory. As the number of antibodies used in IHC panels has increased, so has the risk of indiscriminate use of multiple antibodies. A comprehensive guide, Efficient Tumor Immunohistochemistry: A Differential-Diagnosis-Driven Approach will help pathologists make diagnoses more efficiently and cost-effectively. This practical handbook recommends simple guidelines for the resolution of most common, and some uncommon, diagnostic problems and provides guidelines for the selective use of antibodies. The text presents a tailor-made approach that requires the pathologists, oncologists and other clinicians input and active participation by formulating a working differential diagnosis on the basis of clinical information and histomorphology.