Spatial and temporal genetic heterogeneity of epidermal growth factor receptor gene status in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>To date, an epidermal growth factor receptor-activating mutation is recognized as a genetic hallmark that predicts a good response to treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. However, there has bee...

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Main Authors: Ogata Makoto, Shimizu Toshiki, Yokoi Takashi, Nomura Shosaku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/553