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Low level microsatellite instability may be associated with reduced cancer specific survival in sporadic stage C colorectal carcinoma
10 Dec 2004
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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancers (CRCs) may be categorised according to the degree of microsatellite instability (MSI) exhibited, as MSI-high (MSI-H), MSI-low (MSI-L), or microsatellite stable (MSS). MSI-H status confers a survival advantage to patients with sporadic CRC. AIMS: To determine if low levels of MSI are related to the clinicopathological features and prognosis of sporadic stage C CRC. PATIENTS: A total...
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