Stains & CD markers
Cytokeratin 18 (CK18, K18)


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Nat Pernick, M.D.
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Definition / general
Uses by pathologists
Positive staining - normal
Positive staining - not malignant
Positive staining - malignant
Negative staining
Microscopic (histologic) images

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Colon (normal)



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Choroid plexus papilloma

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