The purpose of this study is to determine if immunofluorescence (IF) can effectively identify features of malignant melanoma in situ, on sun-damaged skin, in the setting of Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
The aim of this study is to 1. Determine the feasibility of using melanocytic markers such as Melanoma antigen recognized by T cells 1 (MART-1) with fluorescence to clear surgical margins when compared to conventional MART-1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) in the setting of MMS for LM (lentigo maligna type melanoma in situ). 2. Compare the use of a cocktail of immunofluorescent markers such as, but not limited to, Sex-determining Region Y (SRY)-box 10 (SOX10), human melanoma black 45 (HMB-45), and Kiel-67 (Ki-67) to sections only stained with fluorescent MART-1 alone. 3. Explore the value of using other combinations of immunofluorescent markers such as S-100 with Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MiTF), Nestin with Ki-67, and HMB-45 with Lamin.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Sample will be stained with H\&E according to standard procedures
Samples will be stained with immunohistochemistry antibody: MART-1 according to standard procedures.
Samples will be stained with immunofluorescence antibody: MART-1 according to standard procedures.
Sylvester Comprenhensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, United States
University of Miami Hospital dermatology clinics
Miami, Florida, United States
IF MART-1 versus Standard H&E and IHC MART-1
Comparison of the number of high power fields containing melanoma in situ with IF Mart-1 vs. standard H\&E and IHC Mart-1 when evaluating margins during MMS
Time frame: End of Mohs Surgery, approximately up to 24 hours
IF cocktail vs IF MART-1 alone
Comparison of the number of high-power fields containing melanoma in situ with IF cocktail vs. IF Mart-1 alone when evaluating margins during MMS
Time frame: End of Mohs Surgery, approximately up to 24 hours
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The fluorescent primary antibodies may include HMB-45, SOX10, Ki-67 and MART-1. However other markers will be considered to make the most visually remarkable cocktail; these may include S-100, MiTF, lamin and nestin. Primary antibodies will be tagged with secondary antibodies labeled with fluorescent signals. A fluorescent organelle stain and/or 4',6-diamidine-2-phenylindol (DAPI) may also be used to enhance cellular architecture.