Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy induced by gastric carcinoma: Morphometric and immunohistochemical analysis of six autopsy cases

• Main Authors: Shinozaki Minoru (Author), Sasai Daisuke (Author), Hiruta Nobuyuki (Author), Abe Fumihito (Author), Yokose Tomoyuki (Author), Nemoto Tetsuo (Author), Kitahara Kanako (Author), Wakayama Megumi (Author), Okubo Yoichiro (Author), Nakayama Haruo (Author), Ishiwatari Takao (Author), Shibuya Kazutoshi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) has been known as a rare and serious cancer-related pulmonary complication. However, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this debilitating condition still remains obscure and no e...