Research Article

p16 Expression Is Lost in Severely Atypical Cellular Blue Nevi and Melanoma Compared to Conventional, Mildly, and Moderately Atypical Cellular Blue Nevi

Table 2

values for comparison between CBN and melanoma for p16 and Ki-67 staining.

CBN versus melanoma 
p16 intensity% melanocytes stained 
with p16
% melanocytes stained 
with Ki-67

All CBN 0.0230.0010.019
Benign/mildly atypical CBN 0.0010.00020.019
Benign/mildly/moderately atypical CBN 0.0010.0000090.017
Moderately atypical CBN 0.0260.0150.015
Moderately/severely atypical CBN 0.1910.0610.018
Severely atypical CBN 0.9130.6580.024