IMP3 as a prognostic biomarker in patients with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM) is an incurable cancer with poor prognosis and several biomarkers have been suggested for screening of MPeM. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prognostic significanceas of IMP3 and Fli-1 in MPeM. Diagnostic biopsies of 44 MPeM patients were centrally collected and were immunohistochemically analyzed for expression of IMP3, Fli-1, and Ki-67. Labelling was assessed by two pathologists. Complete clinical information and follow up were obtained from patients' records.
Source: Human Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research