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Correlation of Crtc1/3-Maml2 fusion status, grade and survival in mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Oral oncology - 1 May 2017
Birkeland Andrew C, Foltin Susan K, Michmerhuizen Nicole L, Hoesli Rebecca C, Rosko Andrew J, Byrd Serena, Yanik Megan, Nor Jacques E, Bradford Carol R, Prince Mark E, Carey Thomas E, McHugh Jonathan B, Spector Matthew E, Brenner J Chad
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant tumor of the salivary glands. Tumor stage and grade have historically been important predictors of survival. An oncogenic CRTC1- or CRTC3-MAML2 gene fusion has been identified in a number of MECs. Historically, these gene fusions have been associated with lower grade tumors and better survival. However, reported gene fusion rates and prognosis...
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