The author investigated protein expression of KIT and PDGFRA in 54 Japanese cases of small cell lung carcinoma by immunohistochemistry, and gene mutations of KIT and PDGFRA in 20 Japanese cases of small cell lung carcinoma by the PCR-direct sequencing method.
The present case is the first of small cell carcinoma of the maxillary sinus with a comprehensive immunohistochemical examination and a gene analysis of KIT and PDGFRA.
The present case is the first reported case of primary small cell carcinoma of the pleura with an examination of KIT and PDGFRA expressions and KIT and PDGFRA gene mutations.
The present case is the first reported case of primary small cell carcinoma of the endometrium with an examination of KIT and PDGFRA expressions and KIT and PDFGRA gene mutations.
The present case is the first case of primary small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder involving examination of KIT and PDGFRA expression and KIT and PDGFRA gene mutations.
The present case is the first reported case of primary small cell carcinoma of the mediastinum with an examination of KIT and PDGFRA expressions and KIT and PDFGRA gene mutations.