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Impact of molecular analysis on the final sarcoma diagnosis: a study on 763 cases collected during a European epidemiological study.
The American journal of surgical pathology - 1 Aug 2013
Neuville Agnes, Ranchère-Vince Dominique, Dei Tos Angelo Paolo, Montesco Maria Cristina, Hostein Isabelle, Toffolatti Luisa, Chibon Frédéric, Pissaloux Daniel, Alberti Laurent, Decouvelaere Anne-Valérie, Albert Sabrina, Rossi Carlo Riccardo, Blay Jean-Yves, Coindre Jean-Michel
Abstract excerpt
Sarcomas are rare, heterogenous, and often difficult to classify. A large proportion of sarcomas are associated with specific molecular genetic lesions such as translocations, mutations, and amplifications, which are helpful in the diagnosis of individual cases. However, the exact impact of molecular genetics on the final diagnosis of sarcomas is unknown. In this study, all soft tissue and visceral sarcomas...
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