Spontaneous regression of transverse colon cancer with high-frequency microsatellite instability: a case report and literature review
Abstract Background Spontaneous regression (SR) of colorectal cancer (CRC) is extremely rare, and only few cases have been reported. Although it is not yet clarified, a plausible mechanism for SR of CRC is an immunological event. Case presentation In this report, we present the case of SR of primary...
Main Authors: | Nozomi Karakuchi, Manabu Shimomura, Kazuhiro Toyota, Takao Hinoi, Hideki Yamamoto, Seiji Sadamoto, Koichi Mandai, Hiroyuki Egi, Hideki Ohdan, Tadateru Takahashi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-018-1552-x |
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