Immunoexpression of p16 in uterine leiomyomas with infarct-type necrosis: an analysis of 35 cases.

Philip Pun-Ching IpDiana LimAnnie N Y CheungEsther Oliva

Published in: Histopathology (2017)

p16 expression in benign uterine smooth muscle tumours with infarct-type necrosis is common. The staining is particularly concentrated adjacent to areas of necrosis. It is important to be aware of this potential pitfall when interpreting p16 expression.

Keyphrases

smooth muscle
poor prognosis
acute myocardial infarction
binding protein
long non coding rna
risk assessment
coronary artery disease
percutaneous coronary intervention