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BRAF mutational analysis in papillary carcinomas with mixed follicular and papillary growth patterns.
The American journal of surgical pathology - 1 Nov 2009
Jakubowski Maureen, Hunt Jennifer L
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BACKGROUND: Current literature suggests that up to 60% of papillary carcinomas have mutations in the BRAF gene. However, follicular variant of papillary carcinoma has a much lower frequency of mutation. Tumors with mixed patterns of growth, including distinctive area of follicular and papillary growth, have not been well studied for the presence of the BRAF gene mutation. DESIGN: Cases of papillary carcinoma were...
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