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[Gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma: A distinct entity].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 1 Apr 2014
Tabouret Tessa, Dhooge Marion, Rouquette Alexandre, Brezault Catherine, Beuvon Frédéric, Chaussade Stanislas, Coriat Romain
Abstract excerpt
Gastric signet ring cell carcinoma (GSRC) is a distinct entity. Their incidence is increasing. The pathologist plays a central role in the identification of this entity. Diagnosis is based on an adenocarcinoma containing a majority of signet ring cells (above 50 %). The prognosis of GSRC is the same as gastric adenocarcinoma while GSRC appeared more aggressive. Signet ring cells present a low sensitivity to...
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