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The predictive potential of molecular detection in the nonmetastatic Ewing family of tumors.
Cancer - 1 Mar 2004
Avigad Smadar, Cohen Ian J, Zilberstein Julia, Liberzon Ella, Goshen Yacov, Ash Shifra, Meller Isaac, Kollender Yehuda, Issakov Josephine, Zaizov Rina, Yaniv Isaac
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BACKGROUND: Tumors in the Ewing family (EFTs) are the second most common bone tumors in children and adolescents. Despite aggressive chemotherapy, one-third of patients with localized tumor still may develop recurrences. This implies that not all tumor cells are eradicated and that the patients may have a level of residual disease. EFTs are characterized by specific chromosomal translocations that result in...
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