Role of Targeted Sequencing in Routine Diagnostics of Spitz Melanocytic Neoplasms—An Analysis of 70 Cases

It is often not possible to reliably distinguish Spitz neoplasms from spitzoid melanocytic tumors without identifying their driver genomic alterations. Applying next-generation sequencing in diagnostically problematic tumors improves diagnostic accuracy.

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Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Published
2024-11-07
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.14750
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2
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Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
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Role of Targeted Sequencing in Routine Diagnostics of Spitz Melanocytic Neoplasms—An Analysis of 70 Cases

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Abstract

It is often not possible to reliably distinguish Spitz neoplasms from spitzoid melanocytic tumors without identifying their driver genomic alterations. Applying next-generation sequencing in diagnostically problematic tumors improves diagnostic accuracy.

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