The Role of Nonmetastatic Lymph Nodes in the Survival of Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review
Alexander J. Pennings,
Brecht A. van der Velden,
Maximilian Kloft
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
In this review, we aim to provide an overview of literature on lymph node (LN) histomorphological features and their relationship with the prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC).
Background:
Lymph nodes play a crucial role in the treatment and prognosis of CRC. The presence of LN metastases considerably worsens the prognosis in CRC patients. Literature has shown that the total number of LNs and the number negative LNs (LNnegs) has prognostic va… Show more
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