HER2/neu Immunostaining in Invasive Breast Cancer: Analysis of False Positive Factors

Objectives: HER2/neu gene amplification by Fluorescent in situ hybridization and protein expression by immunohistochemistry have been used for prognosis and guidance for the treatment of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast with Trastuzumab. False positive results are a significant problem where...

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Main Authors: Maha Arafah, Hala K. Kfoury, Shaesta N. Zaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2010-10-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.omjournal.org/fultext_PDF.aspx?DetailsID=16&type=fultext