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Blood vessel invasion is a major feature and a factor of poor prognosis in sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung.
Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - 1 Aug 2014
Vieira Thibault, Antoine Martine, Ruppert Anne-Marie, Fallet Vincent, Duruisseaux Michael, Giroux Leprieur Etienne, Poulot Virginie, Rabbe Nathalie, Sclick Laurene, Beau-Faller Michele, Lacave Roger, Lavole Armelle, Cadranel Jacques, Wislez Marie
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinomas (SC) are highly disseminated types of non-small-cell lung carcinoma. Their prognosis is poor. New therapeutic targets are needed to improve disease management. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 1995 to 2013, clinical and survival data from all consecutive patients with surgically treated SC were collected. Pathological and biomarker analyses were performed: TTF1, P63, c-MET...
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