Scoring mechanisms of p16<sup>INK4a </sup>immunohistochemistry based on either independent nucleic stain or mixed cytoplasmic with nucleic expression can significantly signal to distinguish between endocervical and endometrial adenocarcinomas in a tissue microarray study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endocervical adenocarcinomas (ECAs) and endometrial adenocarcinomas (EMAs) are malignancies that affect uterus; however, their biological behaviors are quite different. This distinction has clinical significance, because the appropri...

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Main Authors: Ruan Alexandra, Hsu Jeng-Dong, Cheng Ya-Wen, Wu Tina S, Lee Ming-Yung, Kok Lai-Fong, Koo Chiew-Loon, Chao Kuan-Chong, Han Chih-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/7/1/25