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Spontaneous Regression of Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colon Cancer: A Case Series
- Source :
- Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. 19(8)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Spontaneous regression of cancer is a rare phenomenon, with 33 colorectal cancer cases reported between 1900 and 2020.1-4 Spontaneous regression is defined as the partial or complete disappearance of a tumor without treatment.1,3 Several factors may be involved in this process, including biopsy, mechanical stress, humoral factors, and infection.1,5 However, no concrete evidence for the mechanistic insights has been indicated.
Details
- ISSN :
- 15427714
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....42fd406219bd402e8e8c81733e417bf2