Are histological alterations observed in the gallbladder precancerous lesions?

INTRODUCTION: Gallbladder cancer, which is characterized by rapid progression and a poor prognosis, is a complex disease to treat. Unfortunately, little is known currently about its etiology or pathogenesis. A better understanding of its carcinogenesis and determining risk factors that lead to its d...

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Main Authors: Adriana Lúcia Agnelli Meirelles-Costa, Claudio José Caldas Bresciani, Rodrigo Oliva Perez, Barbara Helou Bresciani, Sheila Aparecida C. Siqueira, Ivan Cecconello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2010-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322010000200005