Expression of SMAD4 is Retained in Most Gynecologic Tumors with Mucinous Differentiation

SMAD4 is a tumor suppressor gene that plays a role in cancer initiation and progression. A few studies have explored the value of immunohistochemistry for SMAD4 in gynecologic neoplasms, mainly in the ovary. However, literature is sparse when it comes to other sites such as endometrium and cervix, a