S-100 immunostaining in the distinction of borderline tuberculoid leprosy from other cutaneous granulomas

Background: Histopathologic diagnosis of borderline tuberculoid leprosy (BTL) is fraught with hurdles. It overlaps with other granulomas and documenting nerve involvement is the key to correct diagnosis. This is difficult on H and E sections alone. S-100 immunostaining may help in this regard. Objec...

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Hauptverfasser:	Rajalakshmi Tirumalae, Anto Ignat Stany, Sharan Shanubhogue, Inchara K Yeliur
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Schriftenreihe:	Indian Journal of Dermatology
Schlagworte:	Borderline tuberculoid leprosy borderline tuberculoid leprosy cutaneous granulomas S-100 tuberculoid leprosy
Online-Zugang:	http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2014;volume=59;issue=4;spage=421;epage=421;aulast=Tirumalae
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