Immunohistochemistry and Ancillary Studies in Diagnostic Dermatopathology (2nd edition), 2025_ Original PDF

Immunohistochemistry and ancillary studies are vital to diagnostic pathology, but practical guidance for their use in diagnostic dermatopathology has been scarce. This book offers a practical manual on applying rapid, cost-effective immunohistochemistry, along with ancillary studies such as immunofluorescence and molecular analyses. Emphasizing practicality and bridging knowledge gaps, it surveys useful diagnostic stains and relevant ancillary tests organized by lines of differentiation. Each chapter provides a synopsis of antibodies, immunohistochemical panels, summary tables of staining patterns, and representative case studies. Now in its second edition, the volume is organized by lineage—encompassing epithelial, adnexal, melanocytic, lymphoid, and soft tissue entities—and discusses the role of molecular studies in diagnosing cutaneous neoplasms and soft tissue lesions. This comprehensive resource is essential for pathologists, dermatopathologists, and residents in pathology and dermatology.