In conclusion, our results suggest that high levels of both VEGF-C and VEGF-D proteins are
associated with lymph node involvement, and that VEGF-C expression is an independent …

Background The diagnosis of lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer by the presence
and number of metastatic lymph nodes is an extremely important prognostic factor. In …

Vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C), a member of VEGF gene family, is
considered to induce both lymph node metastasis and lymphatic involvement in various …

Background Vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF‐C) is the only factor known to
cause lymphangiogenesis. In esophageal cancer the histologic tumor type and lymph node …

Vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) is known to act in lymphangiogenesis.
Recent reports suggest VEGF-C plays a role in the spread of several cancers to the lymph …

Methods The expression of VEGF-C antigen was detected with immunohistochemical
method in 72 human esophageal squamous carcinomas (29 cases with lymph node …

BACKGROUND: The prognostic value of vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) in
patients with esophageal cancer (EC) remains controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis …

We conducted a detailed study of lymphangiogenesis and subsequent lymph node
metastasis in early-stage esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) using …

Lymph node metastasis, including lymph node micrometastasis (LMM), is one of the most
important prognostic factors in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Vascular …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and tumor microvessel density (MVD)
were examined by immunohistochemical staining in 117 cases of thoracic esophageal …