Are interleukin-18 and macrophage migration inhibitory factor associated with increased carotid intima-media thickening?
The present study indicates that increased expression of Mif and IL-18 cytokines is associated with intima-media thickening in SJL mice, likely by stimulating inflammation and proliferation.
BCT achieves similar local-regional control and survival outcomes in selected patients with ILC or IDC. Breast-conservation therapy is an appropriate treatment strategy for patients with early-stage invasive lobular carcinoma.