Predictive Evaluation on Cytological Sample of Metastatic Melanoma: The Role of BRAF Immunocytochemistry in the Molecular Era

Predictive Evaluation on Cytological Sample of Metastatic Melanoma: The Role of BRAF Immunocytochemistry in the Molecular Era

Background: Cutaneous malignant melanoma is an aggressive neoplasm. In advanced cases, the therapeutic choice depends on the mutational status of BRAF. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNA) is often applied to the management of patients affected by melanoma, mainly for the diagnosis of metastases. T...

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Main Authors: Andrea Ronchi, Marco Montella, Federica Zito Marino, Michele Caraglia, Anna Grimaldi, Giuseppe Argenziano, Elvira Moscarella, Gabriella Brancaccio, Teresa Troiani, Stefania Napolitano, Renato Franco, Immacolata Cozzolino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
melanoma
fine needle aspiration
BRAF
immunocytochemistry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/6/1110

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