Jennifer McNiff, MD
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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
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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.
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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. PMID: 32745281, PMCID: PMC7436569, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13830.
- 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.
- 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. PMID: 31157457, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13522.
- 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. PMID: 31233404, DOI: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000001379.
- 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. PMID: 22335590, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0560.2012.01876.x.
- 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. PMID: 24372009, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12272.
- 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. PMID: 24325780, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12275.
- 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. PMID: 25263848, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12388.
- 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. PMID: 32885235, DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa122.
- 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. PMID: 32895985, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13866.
- 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. PMID: 11477574, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.1381.
- 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. PMID: 33290356, DOI: 10.1097/PGP.0000000000000672.
- 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. PMID: 33350494, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13945.
- 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. PMID: 33426249, PMCID: PMC7777455, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.11.016.
- 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. PMID: 33795563, DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002923.
- 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, 43: 788-793. PMID: 33899770, DOI: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000001922.
- 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.
- 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. PMID: 34078615, DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.88a.20180.
- 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, 48: 1514-1519. PMID: 34302376, DOI: 10.1111/cup.14108.
- Verrucous candidiasis of the lip: A harbinger of squamous cell carcinoma.Wang JX, Yu SH, Hall RR, McNiff J, Leffell DJ, Kibbi N. Verrucous candidiasis of the lip: A harbinger of squamous cell carcinoma. JAAD Case Reports 2021, 16: 168-170. PMID: 34646926, PMCID: PMC8498090, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.08.015.
- Cytokine RNA In Situ Hybridization Permits Individualized Molecular Phenotyping in Biopsies of Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis.Wang A, Fogel AL, Murphy MJ, Panse G, McGeary MK, McNiff JM, Bosenberg M, Vesely MD, Cohen JM, Ko CJ, King BA, Damsky W. Cytokine RNA In Situ Hybridization Permits Individualized Molecular Phenotyping in Biopsies of Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis. JID Innovations 2021, 1: 100021. PMID: 34909719, PMCID: PMC8659380, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2021.100021.
- Clustered intraepidermal lymphocytes and Langerhans cell microgranulomas are consistently observed in hyperkeratotic palmoplantar eczema compared with palmoplantar psoriasis and mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris.Kim SR, McNiff JM, Ko CJ. Clustered intraepidermal lymphocytes and Langerhans cell microgranulomas are consistently observed in hyperkeratotic palmoplantar eczema compared with palmoplantar psoriasis and mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2021 PMID: 34883152, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.11.057.
- Squamous cell carcinoma arising in long-standing necrobiosis lipoidica treated with radical resection and split-thickness skin graft.Xie CB, Ring N, Damsky W, McNiff JM, Olino K, Odell I. Squamous cell carcinoma arising in long-standing necrobiosis lipoidica treated with radical resection and split-thickness skin graft. JAAD Case Reports 2022, 19: 90-93. PMID: 35024397, PMCID: PMC8724883, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.11.005.
- Malignant T Cell Activation by a Bacillus Species Isolated from Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Lesions.Dehner CA, Ruff WE, Greiling T, Pereira MS, Redanz S, McNiff J, Girardi M, Kriegel MA. Malignant T Cell Activation by a Bacillus Species Isolated from Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Lesions. JID Innovations 2022, 2: 100084. PMID: 35199089, PMCID: PMC8844718, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2021.100084.
- Lack of association between pandemic chilblains and SARS-CoV-2 infection.Gehlhausen JR, Little AJ, Ko CJ, Emmenegger M, Lucas C, Wong P, Klein J, Lu P, Mao T, Jaycox J, Wang E, Ugwu N, Muenker C, Mekael D, Klein RQ, Patrignelli R, Antaya R, McNiff J, Damsky W, Kamath K, Shon J, Ring AM, Yildirim I, Omer S, Ko AI, Aguzzi A, Iwasaki A. Lack of association between pandemic chilblains and SARS-CoV-2 infection. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2022, 119 PMID: 35217624, PMCID: PMC8892496, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2122090119.
- Not all well-differentiated cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are equal: Tumors with disparate biologic behavior have differences in protein expression via digital spatial profiling.Vesely M, Martinez-Morales S, Gehlhausen JR, McNiff JM, Whang PG, Rimm D, Ko CJ. Not all well-differentiated cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are equal: Tumors with disparate biologic behavior have differences in protein expression via digital spatial profiling. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2022 PMID: 35398219, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.03.057.
- Treatment of multifocal cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease with radiotherapy.Choi R, Ring N, McNiff JM, Wilson LD, Martin K, Leventhal J. Treatment of multifocal cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease with radiotherapy. JAAD Case Reports 2022, 23: 106-108. PMID: 35495976, PMCID: PMC9039858, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.03.027.
- Skin eruption involving bilateral breasts following radiation therapy for invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast.Belzer A, McNiff JM, Leventhal JS. Skin eruption involving bilateral breasts following radiation therapy for invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast. International Journal Of Women's Dermatology 2022, 8: e016. PMID: 35619675, PMCID: PMC9112382, DOI: 10.1097/JW9.0000000000000016.