Immunohistochemical expression of markers Ki-67, neun, synaptophysin, p53 and HER2 in medulloblastoma and its correlation with clinicopathological parameters

Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant brain tumor in childhood. The alterations found include: presence of oncoproteins p53 and HER2, elevated mitotic index, and presence of neuronal differentiation. The aim of this study was to determine the immunohistochemical expression of markers Ki-67, NeuN, synaptophysin, HER2 and p53 in 40 MB samples and their correlation with clinicopathologic parameters and survival. In 29 patients (72.5%), >20% of cells were positive for Ki-67. Males showed greater ki-67 expression (p=0.02) and smaller survival rates (p=0.002). NeuN and synaptophysin were negative in 16 (40%) and 8 (20%) cases, respectively. P53 was positive in 18 (45%) cases, with 11 (61%) weakly positive and 7 (39%) strongly positive. HER2 was positive in 23 (57.5%) of the samples and did not show statistical association with survival (p=0.07).

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Main Authors:	Meurer,Rosalva Thereza, Martins,Daniele Tondolo, Hilbig,Arlete, Ribeiro,Marlise de Castro, Roehe,Adriana Vial, Barbosa-Coutinho,Ligia Maria, Fernandes,Marilda da Cruz
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2008
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2008000300020
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