Table 1 Frequency of SPARC expression by sarcoma subtype
From: Serum protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) as a prognostic marker in soft tissue sarcomas
Subtype | # of Specimens | Low SPARC (%) | High SPARC (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Liposarcoma | 11 | 5 (45) | 6 (55) |
Leiomyosarcoma | 5 | 3 (60) | 2 (40) |
Synovial sarcoma | 4 | 2 (50) | 2 (50) |
Angiosarcoma | 1 | 0 (0) | 1 (100) |
Rhabdomyosarcoma | 1 | 0 (0) | 1 (100) |
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET/Ewing’s) | 5 | 2 (40) | 3 (60) |
Total | 27 | 12 (44) | 15 (56) |