Prognostic factors in pancreatic carcinoma.
Pancreatic cancer is a relatively common malignancy. Its gravity is underscored by the low overall cure rates. A number of clinical, pathologic, and molecular factors have been identified that predict survival of patients with this neoplasm. These factors are reviewed and analyzed.
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Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
Mulvihill
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D002455:Cell Division; D004273:DNA, Neoplasm / Q000032:analysis; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D009857:Oncogenes; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011003:Ploidies; D011379:Prognosis
D004273:DNA, Neoplasm; D006133:Growth Substances