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. 1986 Apr;29(4):263-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF02553034.

Androgen and progesterone receptors in colonic and rectal cancers

M d'Istria, S Fasano, F Catuogno, F Gaeta, L Bucci, G Benassai, F Mazzeo, G Delrio

Androgen and progesterone receptors in colonic and rectal cancers

M d'Istria et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 1986 Apr.

Abstract

Androgen, progesterone and estrogen receptors were analyzed in 12 primary colonic cancers and 16 primary rectal cancers. Androgen and progesterone receptors were positive in some colonic cancers and rectal carcinomas; however, none of the specimens analyzed showed estradiol receptor.

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