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Dermatopathology   Author: Sepi   Submit Date: 5/21/2007   Question: Which member of the of the metalloproteinase family, may be more reliable than CD34 in differentiating DFSP from a dermatofibroma?   Answer: In a 2002 study Stromelysin 3 (ST3) was shown to positively stain cells in all cases of dermatofibroma (DF) (100%), and no cases (0%)of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;46:408-13.)         Views: 132   Votes: 5   Remote: 140.254.45.26                  A password is required for this operation:       Password: