Jennifer McNiff, MD
Professor of Dermatology and Pathology; Director, Yale Dermatopathology Laboratory
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My interests and publications are focused on general clinicopathologic correlations in dermatopathology, mycosis fungoides, animal models of lupus erythematosus and graft vs. host disease, and immunoflourescence techniques in dermatopathology.
Specialized Terms: Histopathologic evaluation of inflammatory and neoplastic skin disease; Immunofluorescence studies; Cutaneous lymphoma and murine models of graft vs. host disease
Extensive Research Description
My interests and publications are focused on general clinicopathologic correlations in dermatopathology, mycosis fungoides, animal models of lupus erythematosus and graft vs. host disease, and immunoflourescence techniques in dermatopathology.
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Dermatology; Graft vs Host Disease; Inflammation; Mycosis Fungoides; Pathology; Skin Neoplasms; Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
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- Perniosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: Negative anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunohistochemistry in six patients and comparison to perniosis before the emergence of SARS-CoV-2.Ko CJ, Harigopal M, Damsky W, Gehlhausen JR, Bosenberg M, Patrignelli R, McNiff JM. Perniosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: Negative anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunohistochemistry in six patients and comparison to perniosis before the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2020, 47:997-1002.
- 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.
- Hypergranulotic dyscornification: 30 cases of a striking epithelial reaction pattern.Roy SF, Ko CJ, Moeckel GW, McNiff JM. Hypergranulotic dyscornification: 30 cases of a striking epithelial reaction pattern. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2019, 46:742-747.
- Observational Study Examining the Diagnostic Practice of Ki67 Staining for Melanocytic Lesions.Vyas NS, Charifa A, Desman GT, Goldberg M, Singh R, Phelps RG, McNiff JM. Observational Study Examining the Diagnostic Practice of Ki67 Staining for Melanocytic Lesions. The American Journal Of Dermatopathology 2019, 41:488-491.
- Desmoplastic trichoepithelioma with perineural involvement: a series of seven cases.Jedrych J, Leffell D, McNiff JM. Desmoplastic trichoepithelioma with perineural involvement: a series of seven cases. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2012, 39:317-23.
- Punctate pemphigus: an underreported direct immunofluorescence pattern.Ko CJ, McNiff JM. Punctate pemphigus: an underreported direct immunofluorescence pattern. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2014, 41:293-6.
- The significance of eosinophils in hypertrophic lichen planus.Alomari A, McNiff JM. The significance of eosinophils in hypertrophic lichen planus. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2014, 41:347-52.
- p40 is a more specific marker than p63 for cutaneous poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.Alomari AK, Glusac EJ, McNiff JM. p40 is a more specific marker than p63 for cutaneous poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2014, 41:839-45.
- Cutaneous Involvement in Plasma Cell Myeloma.Panse G, Subtil A, McNiff JM, Glusac EJ, Ko CJ, Galan A, Myung P, Xu ML. Cutaneous Involvement in Plasma Cell Myeloma. American Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2021, 155:106-116.
- Discordant anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and RNA staining in cutaneous perniotic lesions suggests endothelial deposition of cleaved spike protein.Ko CJ, Harigopal M, Gehlhausen JR, Bosenberg M, McNiff JM, Damsky W. Discordant anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and RNA staining in cutaneous perniotic lesions suggests endothelial deposition of cleaved spike protein. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2021, 48:47-52.
- Novel inactivating mutations of transforming growth factor-beta type I receptor gene in head-and-neck cancer metastases.Chen T, Yan W, Wells RG, Rimm DL, McNiff J, Leffell D, Reiss M. Novel inactivating mutations of transforming growth factor-beta type I receptor gene in head-and-neck cancer metastases. International Journal Of Cancer. Journal International Du Cancer 2001, 93:653-61.
- Epidermolytic Acanthoma: Findings of a Large Retrospective Study.Roy SF, McNiff JM. Epidermolytic Acanthoma: Findings of a Large Retrospective Study. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology : Official Journal Of The International Society Of Gynecological Pathologists 2021, 40:e4.
- Lichenoid 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.
- Treatment of angiolupoid sarcoidosis with tofacitinib ointment 2% and pulsed dye laser therapy.Singh K, Wang A, Heald P, McNiff JM, Suozzi K, King B, Leventhal J, Damsky W. Treatment of angiolupoid sarcoidosis with tofacitinib ointment 2% and pulsed dye laser therapy. JAAD Case Reports 2021, 7:122-124.
- A Histopathologic Scoring System for Perineural Invasion Correlates With Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Totonchy MB, McNiff JM, Suozzi KC, Leffell DJ, Christensen SR. A Histopathologic Scoring System for Perineural Invasion Correlates With Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication For American Society For Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.] 2021, 47:445-451.
- Desmoplastic 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. The American Journal Of Dermatopathology 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.
- New bullous lesions in a 72-year-old woman.Mendoza H, Goodwin J, Gehlhausen J, Odell I, McNiff J, Gnanapandithan K. New bullous lesions in a 72-year-old woman. Cleveland Clinic Journal Of Medicine 2021, 88:319-324.
- Epidermotropic metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil: A case report with molecular confirmation.Li P, Barbieri A, Walther Z, McNiff J, Panse G. Epidermotropic metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil: A case report with molecular confirmation. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2021.