Immunohistochemical expression of COX-2 and c-kit in metastatic uveal melanoma

Frota, Ana C. A.; Odashiro, Alexandre N.; Pereira, Patricia R.; Fernandes, Bruno F.; Godeiro, Katyanne Dantas; Souza Filho, Joao Pessoa; Burnier, Miguel N.

Immunohistochemical expression of COX-2 and c-kit in metastatic uveal melanoma

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2007-02-01

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Frota, Ana C. A.

Odashiro, Alexandre N.

Pereira, Patricia R.

Fernandes, Bruno F.

Godeiro, Katyanne Dantas

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Case report: We report a case of choroidal melanoma metastatic to the liver diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration. the biopsy sample was immunostained for COX-2 and c-kit.Comments: Accurate diagnosis and identification of potential therapeutic targets are important for subsequent therapy and can be achieved by radiologically guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

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Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology-Journal Canadien D Ophtalmologie. Ottawa: Canadian Ophthal Soc, v. 42, n. 1, p. 145-146, 2007.