Abstract:Purpose: The aim of the present study was to analyze deposits in bone marrow for determining micrometastases in breast cancer patients by flow cytometry. And its correlation of prognostic factors and macrometastasis at the first diagnosis. Material and Methods: Bone marrow samples were obtained from 52 breast cancer patients and 16 control patients via aspiration from the iliac spine at the time of first diagnosis after the surgery. Epithelial cells were identified with anticytokeratin monoclonal antibody, and… Show more
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