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Histologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular classification of 52 IPMNs of the pancreas.
Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM - 1 Jan 2009
Chadwick Barbara, Willmore-Payne Carlynn, Tripp Sheryl, Layfield Lester J, Hirschowitz Sharon, Holden Joseph
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas account for approximately 5% of pancreatic neoplasms. Prognosis is superior to that of pancreatic invasive ductal carcinoma. IPMNs reveal a variety of epithelial linings expressing different mucin staining patterns and may progress along different oncogenic pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-two IPMNs were studied for expression of...
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