A practical approach to the use of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis and management of breast disease

Colin A. Purdie

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-28655-6_15

A practical approach to the use of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis and management of breast disease

Colin A. Purdie (Lead / Corresponding author)

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This chapter provides comprehensive information concerning the use of immunohistochemistry in breast pathology. It starts with outlining the general principles and quality assurance issues that should be followed concerning tissue fi xation and processing and result interpretation. Various antibodies used for the diagnosis of breast diseases including those used for providing prognostic and predictive information are then dealt with individually supported by ample illustrations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Breast Pathology
Subtitle of host publication	Problematic Issues
Editors	Sama Shousha
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	189-214
Number of pages	26
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319286556
ISBN (Print)	9783319286532
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28655-6_15
Publication status	Published - 25 Nov 2016

Keywords

Biomarker
Breast cancer
Breast pathology
Differential diagnosis
Immunohistochemistry
Protein expression

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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