Prognostic significance of c-KIT in vulvar cancer: bringing this molecular marker from bench to bedside

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vulvar carcinomas are rare tumors, and there is limited data regarding molecular alterations. To our knowledge there are no published studies on c-KIT and squamous cell carcinomas of the vulva (VSCC). Although there are a significant...

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Main Authors: de Melo Maia Beatriz, Lavorato-Rocha André, Rodrigues Iara, Baiocchi Glauco, Cestari Flávia, Stiepcich Monica, Chinen Ludmila, Carvalho Kátia C, Soares Fernando, Rocha Rafael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
HPV
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/150