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Atypia and Ki-67 expression from ductal lavage in women at different risk for breast cancer.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jul 2006
Cazzaniga Massimiliano, Severi Gianluca, Casadio Chiara, Chiapparini Laura, Veronesi Umberto, Decensi Andrea
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Ductal lavage provides adequate material and detects atypical cells from ducts in women at increased risk of breast cancer, but the clinical significance of this finding is unclear. We studied the prevalence and predictors of atypia in addition to the proliferation-associated antigen Ki-67 expression in ductal lavage done in women at different risk of breast cancer. RESULTS: Ductal lavage was attempted...
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