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KIT-negative gastrointestinal stromal tumors with a long term follow-up: a new subgroup does exist.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Feb 2007
Kontogianni-Katsarou Katerina, Lariou Constantina, Tsompanaki Eugenia, Vourlakou Christina, Kairi-Vassilatou Evi, Mastoris Costas, Pantazi Georgia, Kondi-Pafiti Agatha
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AIM: To investigate the incidence of KIT immunohistochemical staining in (GI) stromal tumors (GISTs), and to analyze the clinical manifestations of the tumors and prognostic indicators. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 50 cases of previously diagnosed GISTs. Tissue samples were assessed with KIT (CD117 antigen), CD34, SMA, desmin, S-100, NSE, PCNA, Ki-67, and BCL-2 for immunohistochemical study and...
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