Spitz Tumors: Comparison of Histological Features in Relationship to Immunohistochemical Staining for ALK and NTRK1

In conclusion, this study confirms that although not specific, the growth pattern of intersecting fascicles of amelanotic fusiform melanocytes is strongly associated with ALK expression.

Source: International Journal of Surgical Pathology - April 24, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Kiuru, M., Jungbluth, A., Kutzner, H., Wiesner, T., Busam, K. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research