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Published in: Virchows Archiv 2/2024

Open Access 16-01-2024 | Sarcoma | REVIEW AND PERSPECTIVES

Current challenges and practical aspects of molecular pathology for bone and soft tissue tumors

Author: Enrique de Álava

Published in: Virchows Archiv | Issue 2/2024

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Abstract

This review shows the extraordinary change molecular pathology has induced in the classification, diagnosis, and clinical practice of molecular pathologists dealing with sarcomas. We have primarily focused on the practical aspects of molecular studies and the current and mid-term challenges for our subspecialty, ending with ten tips for the next generation of sarcoma molecular pathologists.
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Metadata
Title
Current challenges and practical aspects of molecular pathology for bone and soft tissue tumors
Author
Enrique de Álava
Publication date
16-01-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Virchows Archiv / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 0945-6317
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2307
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00428-024-03736-5

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