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Colorectal Liver Micrometastases: Association with RAS/TP53 Co-Mutation and Prognosis after Surgery.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons - 1 Jul 2022
Chun Yun Shin, Passot Guillaume, Nishioka Yujiro, Katkhuda Riham, Arvide Elsa M, Benzerdjeb Nazim, Lopez Jonathan, Kopetz Scott E, Maru Dipen M, Vauthey Jean-Nicolas
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BACKGROUND: Micrometastases, defined as microscopic cancer cells spatially separated from the macroscopically evident metastasis, are identified in 24% to 56% of resected colorectal liver metastases (CLMs). Somatic gene mutations have emerged as independent prognostic factors in CLM. This study aimed to determine the prognostic impact and risk factors for the presence of micrometastases, including somatic gene...
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