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EGFR analysis on scrapings from cytology smears in lung carcinoma, an effective alternative to testing on trucut biopsies.
Diagnostic cytopathology - 1 Oct 2021
Mohan Anish A, Vallonthaiel Archana George, Nambiar Ajit, Ariyannur Prasanth, Joy Reenu Anne, Thelakkattusserry Sukrishna Kamalasanan, Vikkath Narendranath, Joseph Tinku, Mehta Asmita, Perathur Arvind
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BACKGROUND: Lung carcinomas are a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality. Many cases present at an advanced stage of disease where definitive treatment by surgical resection is not feasible. Molecular testing using materials derived from minimally invasive procedures aid in targeted therapy with least iatrogenic burden to the patient. METHODS: Cases diagnosed as non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) on...
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