2024
Pitfalls of PRAME Immunohistochemistry in a Large Series of Melanocytic and Nonmelanocytic Lesions With Literature Review
Turner N, Ko C, McNiff J, Galan A. Pitfalls of PRAME Immunohistochemistry in a Large Series of Melanocytic and Nonmelanocytic Lesions With Literature Review. American Journal Of Dermatopathology 2024, 46: 21-30. PMID: 37982498, DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000002584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, NeoplasmDiagnosis, DifferentialDysplastic Nevus SyndromeFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMelanocytesMelanomaSkin NeoplasmsTranscription FactorsConceptsConventional malignant melanomaMalignant melanomaPRAME immunohistochemistryBorderline lesionsNonmelanocytic lesionsDysplastic neviAmerican Joint CommitteePathological tumor stageMalignant melanocytic proliferationsBanal melanocytic nevusUlceration statusInstitution experienceBreslow depthMean ageTumor stageClinicopathologic correlationConsecutive casesMale genderAtypical fibroxanthomaSevere atypiaJoint CommitteeLarge seriesAmbiguous melanocytic lesionsMelanocytic proliferationMalignant counterparts
2023
PRAME immunohistochemistry can distinguish melanocytic pseudonests of lichenoid reactions from melanoma in situ
Roy S, Panse G, McNiff J. PRAME immunohistochemistry can distinguish melanocytic pseudonests of lichenoid reactions from melanoma in situ. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2023, 50: 450-454. PMID: 36789669, DOI: 10.1111/cup.14407.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Microvascular Occlusion Key Concepts for the Working Pathologist
Ko CJ, Gehlhausen JR, McNiff JM. Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Microvascular Occlusion Key Concepts for the Working Pathologist. Surgical Pathology Clinics 2021, 14: 309-325. PMID: 34023108, DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2021.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansPathologistsVasculitisVasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, CutaneousConceptsLeukocytoclastic vasculitisMicrovascular occlusionSmall vessel leukocytoclastic vasculitisMedium-sized vesselsSame differential diagnosisBiopsy findingsDermal involvementSystemic diseaseCertain infectionsDifferential diagnosisVasculitisDepth of involvementClinical diagnosisOcclusionDiagnosisVessel sizeInvolvementVesselsSize of vesselsCalciphylaxisDesmoplastic Trichoepithelioma With Pseudocarcinomatous Hyperplasia: A Folliculosebaceous Neoplasm in Young Persons
Wang MZ, McNiff JM, McCalmont TH, LeBoit PE. Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma With Pseudocarcinomatous Hyperplasia: A Folliculosebaceous Neoplasm in Young Persons. American Journal Of Dermatopathology 2021, 43: 788-793. PMID: 33899770, DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000001922.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDesmoplastic trichoepitheliomaCell carcinomaImmunohistochemical profileMorphoeic basal cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMicrocystic adnexal carcinomaBasal cell carcinomaFollicular germinative cellsMedian ageBer-EP4Clinical manifestationsAdnexal carcinomaMalignant neoplasmsFibrotic stromaBasaloid cellsEpidermal hyperplasiaPseudocarcinomatous hyperplasiaMerkel cellsSurface epitheliumAccurate diagnosisCarcinomaTrichoepitheliomaGerminative cellsBasal layerHyperplasiaLichenoid dermatoses with pseudomelanocytic nests vs inflamed melanoma in situ: A comparative study
Panse G, McNiff JM. Lichenoid dermatoses with pseudomelanocytic nests vs inflamed melanoma in situ: A comparative study. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2021, 48: 745-749. PMID: 33350494, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPseudomelanocytic nestsLichenoid dermatosesDermoepidermal junctionHistopathological featuresPagetoid scatterCytologic atypiaDifferent histopathological featuresSun-damaged skinSignificant cytologic atypiaLichenoid inflammationSolitary melanocytesLichenoid keratosisClinicopathological correlationBiopsy specimensNon-melanocytic lesionsDiagnostic pitfallsAtypical melanocytesDermatosesSingle melanocytesAtypiaMelanomaMelanocytesConfluent growthBenign process
2019
Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma: A clinicopathologic study of 62 cases and proposed diagnostic criteria
Roy SF, Dong D, Myung P, McNiff JM. Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma: A clinicopathologic study of 62 cases and proposed diagnostic criteria. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2019, 46: 563-569. PMID: 30927287, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultinucleate cell angiohistiocytomaFollicular inductionDiagnostic criteriaPapillary dermal vesselsMononuclear inflammatory infiltrateHistologic diagnostic criteriaLarge case seriesSpecific histologic criteriaWnt/ß-cateninClinicopathologic studyPerifollicular fibrosisCase seriesHistopathologic evidenceInflammatory infiltrateUnderdiagnosed entityFibrohistiocytic originInflamed lesionsHistologic criteriaDermal vesselsHistopathologic entityDermatopathology laboratoryDermatofibromaß-cateninPossible alterationsFibrosis
2000
Under The Microscope Surgeons, Pathologists, and Melanocytic Nevi
Lazova R, McNiff J, Glusac E. Under The Microscope Surgeons, Pathologists, and Melanocytic Nevi. Clinics In Plastic Surgery 2000, 27: 323-329. PMID: 10941556, DOI: 10.1016/s0094-1298(20)32731-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Familial Multiple Basaloid Follicular Hamartomas: A Report of Two Affected Sisters
Girardi M, Federman G, McNiff J. Familial Multiple Basaloid Follicular Hamartomas: A Report of Two Affected Sisters. Pediatric Dermatology 1999, 16: 281-284. PMID: 10469412, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.1999.00061.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEpithelioid Cell Histiocytoma: A Simulant of Vascular and Melanocytic Neoplasms
Glusac E, McNiff J. Epithelioid Cell Histiocytoma: A Simulant of Vascular and Melanocytic Neoplasms. American Journal Of Dermatopathology 1999, 21: 1-7. PMID: 10027517, DOI: 10.1097/00000372-199902000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Mycosis Fungoides Palmaris et Plantaris or Acral Pagetoid Reticulosis?
McNiff J, Schechner J, Crotty P, Glusac E. Mycosis Fungoides Palmaris et Plantaris or Acral Pagetoid Reticulosis? American Journal Of Dermatopathology 1998, 20: 271-275. PMID: 9650701, DOI: 10.1097/00000372-199806000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMycosis fungoides palmaris et plantarisWoringer-Kolopp diseasePalmaris et plantarisPagetoid reticulosisEpidermotropic atypical lymphocytesPolymerase chain reaction studiesT-cell receptor betaT-cell clonalityClonal gene rearrangementsEpidermotropic lymphocytesRecurrent plaquesAtypical lymphocytesCutaneous plaquesSuppressor/Dermal infiltrateMycosis fungoidesSystemic diseaseAcral sitesT cellsBiologic potentialHistologic resemblanceIntraepidermal lymphocytesReceptor betaDiseasePlantaris