Table 1 Expression of c-kit in phyllodes tumors of differing degrees of malignancy

From: Increased c-kit (CD117) expression in malignant mammary phyllodes tumors

Type of PT

No. of cases (%)

c-kit positive (%)

All PT (%)

179 (100%)

52 (29%)

Benign PT (%)

101

17 (17%)

Borderline PT (%)

50

12 (24%)

Malignant PT (%)

28

13 (46%)

  1. PT=phyllodes tumors; %=percentage.
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