Myoepithelial carcinoma with RB1 mutation: remarkable chemosensitivity to carcinoma of unknown origin therapy

Myoepithelial carcinoma with RB1 mutation: remarkable chemosensitivity to carcinoma of unknown origin therapy

Abstract Background Myoepithelial carcinoma of soft tissue is a rare, malignant neoplasm that is morphologically and immunophenotypically similar to its counterpart in salivary gland. It demonstrates myoepithelial differentiation, possessing both epithelial and myogenic characteristics. Thought to b...

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Main Authors: Timothy M. Hoggard, Evita Henderson-Jackson, Marilyn M. Bui, Jamie Caracciolo, Jamie K. Teer, Sean Yoder, Odion Binitie, Ricardo J. Gonzalez, Andrew S. Brohl, Damon R. Reed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Myoepthelioid carcinoma
RB1
Chemotherapy
Paclitaxel
Carboplatin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3249-x

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