Evaluation of 7q31 region improves the accuracy of <it>EGFR </it>FISH assay in non small cell lung cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increase of <it>EGFR </it>gene copy number consequent to gene amplification and/or polysomy of chromosome 7 has been significantly associated with better clinical outcome in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients tre...

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Main Authors: Venesio Tiziana, Ferrero Paolo, Corigliano Mara, Casorzo Laura, Risio Mauro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Online Access:http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/4/1/36