Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy induced by gastric carcinoma: Morphometric and immunohistochemical analysis of six autopsy cases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) has been known as a rare and serious cancer-related pulmonary complication. However, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this debilitating condition still remains obscure and no e...

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Main Authors: Shinozaki Minoru, Sasai Daisuke, Hiruta Nobuyuki, Abe Fumihito, Yokose Tomoyuki, Nemoto Tetsuo, Kitahara Kanako, Wakayama Megumi, Okubo Yoichiro, Nakayama Haruo, Ishiwatari Takao, Shibuya Kazutoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Online Access:http://www.diagnosticpathology.org/content/6/1/27