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Adenocarcinoma
Research from Cornell University yields new data on adenocarcinoma
November 18th, 2008
"Mucinous and microglandular adenocarcinomas of the endometrium (MUGAD and MIGL-AD, respectively) are uncommon types of endometrial cancer. When present in endometrial biopsy or curettage, these tumors may display a unique microglandular architectural pattern mimicking benign microglandular hyperplasia (NIGH) of the endocervix," researchers in the United States report. "We compared the immunoprofile of MUGAD and MIGL-AD with that of NIGH and benign endocervical glands to identify the markers that would reliably separate these malignancies from benign endocervical tissue. A total of 10 MIGL-AD and 30 MUGAD cases were collected for the study. Fifteen consecutive cases of...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-11-18)
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