Hans Hoffmann
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Impact of the number of involved lymph node zones on survival in stage IIIA-N2 lung adeno and squamous cell carcinoma Open
OBJECTIVES The role of upfront surgery in treating stage IIIA-N2 non-small cell lung cancer remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the role of upfront surgery in selected patients with stage IIIA-N2 and assess the prognostic s…
Is Ectopic Cushing Syndrome Commonly Associated with Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)? Critical Review of the Literature and ACTH Expression in Resected SCLC Open
The literature emphasizes that pulmonary ectopic Cushing syndrome (ECS) is associated not only with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), but also with small cell lung carcinomas (SCLCs). This statement is debatable, because extrapulmonary ECS is …
Germline Polymorphisms Associated with Overall Survival in Lung Adenocarcinoma: Genome-Wide Analysis Open
Background/Objectives: Lung cancer remains a global health concern, with substantial variation in patient survival. Despite advances in detection and treatment, the genetic basis for the divergent outcomes is not understood. We investigate…
Lung Adenocarcinoma Diagnosed at a Younger Age Is Associated with Advanced Stage, Female Sex, and Ever-Smoker Status, in Patients Treated with Lung Resection Open
To date, the factors which affect the age at diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma are not fully understood. In our study, we examined the relationships of age at diagnosis with smoking, pathological stage, sex, and year of diagnosis in a disco…