Targeted deep sequencing of effusion cytology samples is feasible, informs spatiotemporal tumor evolution, and has clinical and diagnostic utility
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Genes"
DOI: 10.1002/gcc.22509
Abstract: During the course of disease, many cancer patients eventually present with metastatic disease including peritoneal or pleural spread. In this context, cytology specimens derived from ascites or pleural effusion may help to differentiate malignant from… read more here.
Keywords: targeted deep; spatiotemporal tumor; tumor evolution; cytology ... See more keywords