Immunocytochemical profile of malignant pleural effusions of small-cell lung cancer.
Title | Immunocytochemical profile of malignant pleural effusions of small-cell lung cancer. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2002 |
Authors | Tamiolakis, D., Papadopoulos N., Cheva A., Lambropoulou M., Kotini A., Mikroulis D., Didilis V., Bitzikas N., & Bougioukas G. |
Journal | Minerva Med |
Volume | 93 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 479-83 |
Date Published | 2002 Dec |
ISSN | 0026-4806 |
Keywords | Antigens, CD, Carcinoma, Small Cell, Chromogranin A, Chromogranins, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Lung Neoplasms, Neoplasm Proteins, Nuclear Proteins, Phosphopyruvate Hydratase, Pleural Effusion, Malignant, Thyroid Nuclear Factor 1, Transcription Factors |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Small-cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) is a highly malignant tumour of a somewhat distinctive cell type. The aim of this study was to determine the immunocytochemical profile of tumor cells and lymphoid cell in SCLC pleural fluids. |
Alternate Journal | Minerva Med |
PubMed ID | 12515971 |