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Pilocytic astrocytomas do not show most of the genetic changes commonly seen in diffuse astrocytomas.
Histopathology - 1 Nov 2000
Cheng Y, Pang J C, Ng H K, Ding M, Zhang S F, Zheng J, Liu D G, Poon W S
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AIMS: While it is well known that pilocytic astrocytomas are clinically distinct from diffuse astrocytomas, few comprehensive studies have focused on their genetic differences. The aim of this study was to examine pilocytic astrocytomas for genetic alterations that are commonly seen in diffuse astrocytomas. METHODS AND RESULTS: By using molecular genetic and immunohistochemical techniques, we evaluated p16, p53,...
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