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Molecular detection of clinical colorectal cancer metastasis: how should multiple markers be put to use?
International journal of colorectal disease - 1 Mar 2005
Conzelmann Michael, Linnemann Ulrich, Berger Martin R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Up to 45% of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients will develop local recurrence or metastasis following curative resection. The latter is due to cells shed from the primary carcinoma prior to or during surgery. The aim of this study was to contribute toward a "rational"-approach for detecting these disseminated tumor cells (DTC) using a combination of independent markers and detection methods....
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