Molecular diagnostics of non-small cell lung cancer using mediastinal lymph nodes sampled by endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle aspiration |
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Authors: | M Al-Haddad M B Wallace |
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Institution: | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. |
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Abstract: | Non-small cell lung cancer is a common cancer with significant mortality. Accurate and early staging of this cancer has a significant impact on outcome. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of involved mediastinal lymph nodes is critical for staging. Several molecular markers have been identified recently in association with non-small cell carcinoma of the lung that are promising to make early detection of metastatic disease more reliable. |
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Keywords: | lung cancer molecular diagnostics mediastinal lymphadenopathy endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration EUS FNA EUS FNAC |
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