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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2007; 13(7): 1098-1102
Published online Feb 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i7.1098
Table 3 Correlation between tumor location and CD117 expression in patients with GISTs
Tumor locationCD117 expression
NegativePositiveTotal
Esophagus123
33.30%66.70%100%
Stomach81119
42.10%57.90%100%
Small intestine51823
21.70%78.30%100%
Large intestine145
20%80%100%
Total153550
30%70%100%