ΔNp73 status in peritoneal and ovarian dissemination of appendicular adenocarcinoids (goblet cells)

ConclusionGoblet cell carcinoma of the appendix is very rate. It tends to seed throughout the peritoneum, making aggressive surgical cytoreduction and chemotherapy viable treatment options. Investigation into the molecular basis of these tumors may improve the diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic decisions regarding these patients. ∆Np73 seems a good candidate for further analysis in longer series.
Source: Clinical and Translational Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research