Publications by authors named "Raquel Beloqui"
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive breast cancer subtype and currently lacks any effective targeted therapy. Since epigenetic alterations are a common event in TNBC, DNA methylation profiling can be useful for identifying potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Here, genome-wide DNA methylation from eight TNBC and six non-neoplastic tissues was analysed using Illumina Human Methylation 450K BeadChip.
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- Typical carcinoid tumors are uncommon and difficult to diagnose through sputum cytology, with limited documented cases.
- A 71-year-old nonsmoker experienced a persistent cough and after two negative sputum tests, a third sample revealed tumor fragments due to partial expulsion of an endobronchial mass.
- The rarity of diagnosing typical carcinoid tumors through sputum is highlighted, as they are usually covered by bronchial mucosa, with this case being a rare exception previously reported only once.