Altered expression of interstitial cells of Cajal in primary obstructive megaureter

Kart, Yeliz; Karakus, Osman; ATEŞ, OĞUZ; HAKGÜDER, FAİKA; OLGUNER, MUSTAFA; Akgur, MİRAÇ

doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2013.02.003

Altered expression of interstitial cells of Cajal in primary obstructive megaureter

Kart Y., Karakus O. Z., ATEŞ O., HAKGÜDER F. G., OLGUNER M., Akgur F. M.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC UROLOGY, vol.9, no.6, pp.1028-1031, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 9 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2013.02.003
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC UROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1028-1031
Keywords: Interstitial cells of Cajal, Ureterovesical junction obstruction, Megaureter
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: A marked decrease in the density of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) has been shown in patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction. ICC may also play a role in primary obstructive megaureter (POM). An immunohistochemical study was conducted to investigate the density of ICC in ureterovesical junction (UVJ) segments resected from patients with POM and from control autopsy specimens.