Allelic deletion in pituitary adenomas reflects aggressive biological activity and has potential value as a prognostic marker.
Tumors of the pituitary gland are usually benign adenomas and account for 10% of all intracranial neoplasms. Five pituitary tumors have previously been reported to harbor multiple allelic deletions. Of these, three displayed particularly aggressive biological behavior, whereas there were no clinical...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1997
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