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Mucin phenotypic expression in early signet ring cell carcinoma of the stomach: its relationship with the clinicopathologic factors.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Mar 2004
Aihara Ryuusuke, Mochiki Erito, Kamiyama Yoichi, Kamimura Hitoshi, Asao Takayuki, Kuwano Hiroyuki
Abstract excerpt
Gastric early-stage signet ring cell carcinoma (SIG) has been reported to have a lower rate of lymph node metastasis and a higher rate of favorable prognosis than other histological types. However, the development and progression mechanisms of early-stage SIG (early SIG) are controversial. This study examined the correlation between the mucin phenotype of early SIG and its clinicopathologic factors, particularly...
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