Utility of Multistep Protocols in the Analysis of Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Cutaneous Melanoma An Assessment of 194 Cases

摘要

Context.-Currently, no universal protocol exists for the assessment of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) in cutaneous melanoma. Many institutions use a multistep approach with multiple hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and immunohistochemical stains. However, this can be a costly and time- and resource-consuming task.