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Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: an immunohistochemical characterisation of the stromal cell.
Pathology - 1 Jun 2008
Pauli John, Gundelach Raefe, Vanelli-Rees Alba, Rees Glynn, Campbell Catherine, Dubey Siba, Perry Chris
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AIMS: Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) is a rare tumour occurring almost exclusively in young adult males. Although histologically benign, it can be locally aggressive with a significant recurrence rate. The finding of activating beta-catenin gene mutations in the stromal cells indicates these are the neoplastic cells and supports the association of JNA and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Previous...
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