Fluorescence of Melanoma Cells. A Useful Diagnostic Tool
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1982
Description
Fluorescence seen in unstained sections from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue from cases of malignant melanoma was studied. Fourteen of 16 primary cutaneous melanomas and six of eight metastatic melanomas were positive for yellow-green fluorescence. Four of 15 nevocellular nevi were also positive. Various other cutaneous tumors examined were completely negative. This fluorescence, which can be easily demonstrated, may be used as a valuable ancillary diagnostic test for differentiating melanoma cells from other cutaneous tumor cells.
Citation Information
Inoshita, T.; and Youngberg, George A.. 1982. Fluorescence of Melanoma Cells. A Useful Diagnostic Tool. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. Vol.78(3). 311-315. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/78.3.311 PMID: 7113967 ISSN: 0002-9173