CD56
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CD56 is a commonly available immunostain that is seen in a number of tumours. It is a sensitive marker of neuroendocrine differentiation.
Positive
Carcinomas
Others
- Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma.
- Acute myeloid leukemia.[2]
- Chronic myeloid leukemia.[2]
- Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type.
See also
References
- ↑ Kurokawa, M.; Nabeshima, K.; Akiyama, Y.; Maeda, S.; Nishida, T.; Nakayama, F.; Amano, M.; Ogata, K. et al. (May 2003). "CD56: a useful marker for diagnosing Merkel cell carcinoma.". J Dermatol Sci 31 (3): 219-24. PMID 12727026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 URL: http://www.nordiqc.org/Epitopes/CD56/CD56.htm. Accessed on: September 13, 2014.