Do loss of heterozygosity patterns of sclerosing hemangioma of the lung and bronchioloalveolar carcinoma indicate a similar molecular pathogenesis?
Our molecular data support the hypothesis of common origin of SH and BAC. A putative tumor suppressor gene that might play a role in tumorigenesis of SH may be located on the chromosomal arm 5q.
The presence of a transvalvular PPM lead is not a risk factor for recurrent TR, TV-related reoperations and late mortality in patients undergoing ring annuloplasty for functional TR.