HMB-45

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HMB-45 is a common immunostain for malignant melanoma.

Its sensitivity is:[1]

  • 77-100% in primary melanoma.
  • 56-83% in metastatic melanoma.

See also

References

  1. Ohsie, SJ.; Sarantopoulos, GP.; Cochran, AJ.; Binder, SW. (May 2008). "Immunohistochemical characteristics of melanoma.". J Cutan Pathol 35 (5): 433-44. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0560.2007.00891.x. PMID 18399807.