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Correlation between epidermal growth factor receptor mutations and expression of female hormone receptors in East-Asian lung adenocarcinomas.
Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer - 1 Jan 2010
Toh Chee-Keong, Ahmad Baidah, Soong Richie, Chuah Khoon-Leong, Tan Sze-Huey, Hee Siew-Wan, Leong Swan-Swan, Tan Eng-Huat, Lim Wan-Teck
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INTRODUCTION: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations are more common in lung adenocarcinoma and in female patients of East-Asian origin. We aimed to assess the expression of female hormone receptors in East-Asian lung adenocarcinomas, their correlation with EGFR mutations, and prognostic significance. METHODS: Estrogen receptor (ER)alpha, ERbeta, progesterone receptor (PR), and Her-2 expression were...
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