Strong nuclear staining. How should ER be reported? ER in high-grade DCIS
Report ER by nuclear percentage and intensity, check the internal control, and know the 1% and 1–10% thresholds. Free PDF with case and notes.

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How to report ER immunohistochemistry in DCIS and breast cancer, with free PDF notes, built for FRCPath candidates, NEET-SS and INI-SS aspirants, MD/DNB pathology residents, and APCP board preparation or pathology board preparation.