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The complexity of KIT gene mutations and chromosome rearrangements and their clinical correlation in gastrointestinal stromal (pacemaker cell) tumors.
The American journal of pathology - 1 Jan 2002
Andersson Johanna, Sjögren Helene, Meis-Kindblom Jeanne M, Stenman Göran, Aman Pierre, Kindblom Lars-Gunnar
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal stromal (pacemaker cell) tumors (GIST/GIPACTs) are frequently associated with activating KIT mutations, primarily of exon 11 and rarely of exons 9 and 13, as well as certain chromosome rearrangements. Reports regarding the frequency and prognostic significance of KIT mutations are conflicting and few cases have been completely sequenced. Furthermore, there are few detailed analyses of chromosome...
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