Use of cytological samples of metastatic melanoma for ancillary studies.

H M KoM A SaiegGilda da Cunha SantosS Kamel-ReidS L BoernerW R Geddie

Published in: Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology (2017)

Cytological samples are a reliable and sufficient source for IHC and subsequent molecular analysis, allowing a reduced diagnostic time and rapid, appropriate treatment options in patients with advanced melanoma.

Keyphrases

fine needle aspiration
case control
loop mediated isothermal amplification
skin cancer