EGFR mutation frequency in Middle East and African non-small cell lung cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Our goal was to investigate the prevalence of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation in Middle East and African countries and to compare its prevalence with that shown in other populations. Methods We used PubMed and the Cochrane Library databases to conduct a liter...

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Main Authors: Zineb Benbrahim, Teresita Antonia, Nawfel Mellas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4774-y