Expression of the C-terminal region of the SSX protein is a useful diagnostic biomarker for spermatocytic tumour.

William J AndersonFiona M MacleanAndres Martin Acosta Michelle S Hirsch

Published in: Histopathology (2021)

SSX_CT is a valuable and highly sensitive biomarker that supports the diagnosis of ST. Diffuse expression of SSX-CT in STs is also highly specific for ST. Nevertheless, SSX_CT is best used in combination with OCT3/4 when ST is in the differential diagnosis.

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