Histopathological parameters with Ki-67 and bcl-2 in the prognosis of meningiomas according to WHO 2000 classification

Uezuem N., Ataoglu G. A. O.

TUMORI J, vol.94, no.3, pp.389-397, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 94 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/030089160809400316
  • Journal Name: TUMORI J
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.389-397
  • Keywords: bcl-2, immunohistochemistry, Ki-67, meningioma, NERVOUS-SYSTEM TUMORS, PROLIFERATION MARKERS, MALIGNANT MENINGIOMAS, LABELING INDEXES, GENETIC MODEL, EXPRESSION, MIB-1, RECURRENCE, IMMUNOREACTIVITY, CHROMOSOME-10
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aims and background. Meningiomas are classified following the WHO system of 2000 into three grades, benign (grade 1), atypical (grade 11), and anaplastic (grade III). We investigated the relation between tumor grade and Ki-67 and bcl-2.