Human epididymis protein 4 immunostaining of malignant ascites differentiates cancer of M üllerian origin from gastrointestinal cancer

CONCLUSIONSHE4 staining in ascites is feasible and appears to have a high sensitivity for high‐grade serous ovarian cancer. HE4 is a useful addition to the current panel of immunocytochemistry markers for the diagnosis of EOC and for differentiation with gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas. Cancer Cytopathol 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.

Source: Cancer Cytopathology - December 31, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Anna Stiekema, Koen K. Van de Vijver, Henk Boot, Annegien Broeks, Catharina M. Korse, Willemien J. van Driel, Gemma G. Kenter, Christianne A.R. Lok Tags: Original Article Source Type: research