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The Pathologist / Issues / 2025 / September / Surrogates with Substance Decoding Soft Tissue Tumors / Summary
Oncology Guidelines and Recommendations Precision medicine Molecular Pathology

Surrogates with Substance: Decoding Soft Tissue Tumors

Following a new CAP review, Jason L. Hornick discusses the strengths – and limitations – of IHC as a stand-in for molecular testing

By Jessica Allerton 09/30/2025 Discussion 4 min read
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Diagnosing soft tissue tumors is complex, but a new review by the College of American Pathologists highlights the utility of immunohistochemical (IHC) markers as surrogates for genetic alterations in improving diagnostic accuracy. With over 100 soft tissue tumor types, many pathologists may lack familiarity with these rare conditions. IHC offers a cost-effective, timely approach, especially in resource-limited settings, aiding in differentiating tumors with similar histological features. This review also discusses challenges and recommendations from Jason L. Hornick, a leading expert in surgical pathology.

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