Inhibin-βA subunit immunolabeling as a prognostic factor in endometrioid adenocarcinomas: a matter of evaluation?
Evaluation of staining intensity revealed better cause-specific survival in patients with negative or low inhibin-βA immunolabeling intensity. Therefore, although of some use, semi-quantification of immunohistochemical reactions might not be definitive for evaluation of the inhibin-βA subunit as a prognostic marker in endometrial cancer patients. Therefore, staining intensity evaluation should be performed in addition to semi-quantitative analysis. Further research is warranted to elucidate the possible implications of inhibin-βA and endometrial carcinogenesis.
Our results demonstrate acoustic rhinometry to be a sensitive and objective method of assessment of nasal obstruction. Furthermore, acoustic rhinometry and s-ECP reflect the impact of nasal steroid therapy on seasonal allergic rhinitis.