Stains & CD markers
von Willebrand factor (vWF)


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Nat Pernick, M.D.
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Definition / general
  • Large glycoprotein involved in platelet aggression and adhesion to subendothelial matrix
  • Somewhat sensitive (50-75%) for vascular tumors; CD31, CD34 or perhaps FLI1 are more sensitive
Interpretation
  • Cytoplasmic stain
  • Endothelium should be a positive internal control
Positive staining - normal
  • Endothelial cells, megakaryocytes, subendothelial connective matrix
  • Areas of tumor necrosis and hemorrhage
Positive staining - disease
  • Blood vessels in tumors, vascular tumors, metastatic osteosarcoma
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