Tumor necrosis and infiltrating macrophages predict survival after curative resection for cholangiocarcinoma
Background. Tumor necrosis as well as tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in the tumor invasive front (TIF) have been suggested to have a prognostic value in selected solid tumors, inclusive hilar cholangiocarcinoma. However, little is known regarding their influence on tumor progression and prognos...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-08-01
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Series: | OncoImmunology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2162402X.2017.1331806 |