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Genotypic intratumoral heterogeneity in breast carcinoma with HER2/neu amplification: evaluation according to ASCO/CAP criteria.
American journal of clinical pathology - 1 May 2009
Brunelli Matteo, Manfrin Erminia, Martignoni Guido, Miller Keith, Remo Andrea, Reghellin Daniela, Bersani Samantha, Gobbo Stefano, Eccher Albino, Chilosi Marco, Bonetti Franco
Abstract excerpt
We evaluated intratumoral heterogeneity of 30 ductal breast carcinomas with HER2/neu amplification, scored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology/ College of American Pathologists (ASCO/CAP) criteria, and 3+ immunoexpression. High-grade (ratio > or =4.0) vs low-grade amplification (ratio >2.2 to <4.0) and chromosome 17 polysomy were also evaluated. On whole tissue sections, 20 tumors (67%) showed high-grade...
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