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01.03.2011 | Proceedings of the NASHNP Companion Meeting, February, 2011, San Antonio, TX

A Review of NUT Midline Carcinoma

verfasst von: Edward B. Stelow

Erschienen in: Head and Neck Pathology | Ausgabe 1/2011

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Abstract

Nut midline carcinomas are uncommon carcinomas characterized by chromosomal rearrangements that involve the gene encoding the nuclear protein of the testis (NUT). This article reviews the clinicopathologic features of these malignancies. Ancillary testing is discussed as well as the pathologic differential diagnosis.
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Metadaten
Titel
A Review of NUT Midline Carcinoma
verfasst von
Edward B. Stelow
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2011
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Head and Neck Pathology / Ausgabe 1/2011
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-0568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-010-0235-x

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