Adenosquamous Carcinoma: An Indepth Exploration of Treatment Strategies
List relevant to the keyword ‘adeno-squamous carcinoma’:
– Adenosquamous carcinoma contains squamous cells and gland-like cells.
– It is more aggressive than adenocarcinoma in certain cancers.
– Adenosquamous carcinoma accounts for 1% to 4% of pancreatic cancer cases.
– Diagnosis of adenosquamous carcinoma can be confirmed through histological analysis and immunohistochemistry.
– Adenosquamous carcinoma is typically positive for CK5/6, CK7, and p63.
– Adenosquamous carcinoma is typically negative for CK20, p16, and p53.
– Genetic testing often shows alterations in KRAS and p53.
