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Cancer stem cell and epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers predict worse outcome in metaplastic carcinoma of the breast.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Feb 2015
Oon Ming Liang, Thike Aye Aye, Tan Sie Yong, Tan Puay Hoon
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Metaplastic breast carcinomas are known to overexpress markers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition and cancer stem cells. We evaluated their immunohistochemical expression, correlating with clinicopathological parameters and survival outcomes. The study cohort comprised 63 cases diagnosed at the Department of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital. Tumor size, grade, lymph node stage, and metaplastic components...
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