All these data strongly indicate that MTAs represent a distinct pathologic entity, with specific histologic appearance and peculiar clinical and genetic features. These tumors need to be classified separately from other poorly differentiated colorectal carcinomas.
Assessment of MSI status is an essential step in the genetic characterization of large bowel carcinomas and identifies a subset of tumors with distinct clinical, pathologic, and biologic features.
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