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IDH1 mutations in grade II astrocytomas are associated with unfavorable progression-free survival and prolonged postrecurrence survival.
Cancer - 15 Jan 2012
Thon Niklas, Eigenbrod Sabina, Kreth Simone, Lutz Juergen, Tonn Joerg-Christian, Kretzschmar Hans, Peraud Aurelia, Kreth Friedrich-Wilhelm
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BACKGROUND: The favorable prognostic impact of mutations in the IDH1 gene is well documented for malignant gliomas; its influence on World Health Organization (WHO) grade II astrocytomas, however, is still under debate. METHODS: A previously published database of 127 predominantly surgically treated patients harboring WHO grade II astrocytomas was revisited. Patients were screened for TP53 mutations (sequencing...
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