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Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinomas of the gastrointestinal tract: targeted next-generation sequencing suggests a monoclonal origin of the two components.
Neuroendocrinology - 1 Jan 2014
Scardoni Maria, Vittoria Emanuele, Volante Marco, Rusev Borislav, Bersani Samantha, Mafficini Andrea, Gottardi Marisa, Giandomenico Valeria, Malleo Giuseppe, Butturini Giovanni, Cingarlini Sara, Fassan Matteo, Scarpa Aldo
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BACKGROUND: Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinomas (MANECs) of the gastrointestinal tract are rare neoplasms characterized by coexisting exocrine and neuroendocrine neoplastic components. MANECs' histogenetic classification and molecular characterization remain unclear, significantly affecting the identification of innovative therapeutic options for these tumors. METHODS: The exocrine and neuroendocrine components...
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