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Genetic steps in the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.
Mutation research - 1 Apr 2000
Mandard A M, Hainaut P, Hollstein M
Abstract excerpt
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a frequent form of cancer that shows striking variations in geographic distribution, reflecting exposure to specific environmental factors that are still poorly defined. ESCC develops as the result of a sequence of histopathological changes that typically involves esophagitis, atrophy, mild to severe dysplasia, carcinoma in situ and finally, invasive cancer. Genetic...
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