A meta-analysis of the relationship between lymphatic microvessel density and clinicopathological parameters in breast cancer.

CONCLUSION: A close relationship was observed between LMVD and lymph node metastases, though no correlation between LMVD and other important clinicopathological parameters was apparent. The current meta-analysis suggests that LMVD may be associated with increased metastatic activity in breast cancer, though the full role of lymphangiogenesis in breast cancer remains uncertain. PMID: 23501839 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Source: Bulletin du Cancer - March 1, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chen Y, Yan J, Yuan Z, Yu S, Yang C, Wang Z, Zheng Q Tags: Bull Cancer Source Type: research