Article
CD56-positive haematological neoplasms of the skin: a multicentre study of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Project Group of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer.
Journal of clinical pathology - 1 Sept 2007
Assaf Chalid, Gellrich Sylke, Whittaker Sean, Robson Alistair, Cerroni Lorenzo, Massone Cesare, Kerl Helmut, Rose Christian, Chott Andreas, Chimenti Sergio, Hallermann Christian, Petrella Tony, Wechsler Janine, Bagot Martine, Hummel Michael, Bullani-Kerl Katrin, Bekkenk Marcel W, Kempf Werner, Meijer Chris J L M, Willemze Rein, Sterry Wolfram
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous lymphomas expressing CD56, a neural cell adhesion molecule, are characterised in most cases by a highly aggressive clinical course and a poor prognosis. However, prognostic subsets within the CD56+ group have been difficult to identify due to the lack of uniform clinicopathological and immunophenotypical criteria. METHODS: A multicentre study was conducted by the Cutaneous Lymphoma Task...
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