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The use of MN/CA9 gene expression in identifying malignant solid renal tumors.
European urology - 1 Feb 2006
Li Guorong, Cuilleron Muriel, Cottier Michèle, Gentil-Perret Anne, Lambert Claude, Genin Christian, Tostain Jacques
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Small solid renal tumors are increasingly encountered. It is important to determine the malignancy of solid renal tumors for the choice of treatment. MN/CA9 is expressed in malignant renal cells but absent in normal cells. MN/CA9 is one of the most powerful gene markers available for RCC. The objective of this pilot study is to utilize MN/CA9 gene expression in FNA biopsy to determine the malignancy of...
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