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Promoter Methylation in Cytology Specimens as an Early Detection Marker for Esophageal Squamous Dysplasia and Early Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
1 Oct 2008
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The incidence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is very high in northern China. This cancer has a very poor prognosis, mostly because it is usually diagnosed at a late stage. Detection at an earlier stage can dramatically improve prognosis. Microscopic evaluation of esophageal balloon cytology (EBC) specimens has been the most common method for early detection of ESCC, but this technique is limited by...
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