Table 4. Immunohistochemistry (IHC): scoring system for S100, CD56 and calretinin .
An objective scoring system measuring the extent of staining within the tumour compartment as well as the intensity of staining was used.
Extent of the staining within tumour cells | |
<25% | 1+ |
25% to 75% | 2+ |
>75% | 3+ |
Intensity of staining | |
Weak | 1+ |
Moderate | 2+ |
Strong | 3+ |