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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]

Overview

Antibodies including smooth muscle actin, desmin and KIT are often examined to aid in distinguishing desmoids from other tumors.

Other diagnostic studies

Characteristic features of desmoid tumors on immunohistochemistry and relevant antibodies
Other diagnostic tests Associated characteristics features
Immunohistochemistry

(aids histologic diagnosis)

Spindle cells on immunohistochemical stains show the following features:
  • Positive for:
    • Nuclear beta-catenin (regardless of the site, 90% of desmoids show nuclear reactivity, relatively high specificity)
    • Vimentin
    • Smooth muscle actin
  • Negative for:
    • Desmin
    • Cytokeratins
    • S-100
Antibodies In order to distinguish desmoid tumors from other tumors, following antibodies are often examined:
  • Smooth muscle actin
  • Desmin
  • KIT

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