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Are bilateral breast cancers different from breast cancers coexisting with ovarian cancer? An immunohistochemical analysis aimed at intrinsic tumor phenotype.
Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland) - 1 Aug 2013
Senkus Elżbieta, Szade Jolanta, Pieczyńska Beata, Żaczek Anna, Brożek Izabela, Radecka Barbara, Kowalczyk Anna, Wełnicka-Jaśkiewicz Marzena, Jassem Jacek
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RATIONALE: Bilateral breast cancers (BBC) and breast cancers coexisting with ovarian cancer (BOCS) are associated with genetic predisposition more frequently than sporadic cases. We compared the phenotypes of these tumors to better understand their pathomechanisms and aid the guiding of their clinical management. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Tumor morphology and expression of ER, PgR, HER2, Ki67, CK5/6, E-cadherin,...
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