Research progress on the histopathological growth patterns of colorectal liver metastasis

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20231016-00017

Abstract

Abstract:

The histopathological growth patterns （HGPs）of colorectal cancer （CRC）liver metastasis reflect the complicated and varied interactions between tumor cells and host microenvironment. Exploring the tumor vascular and immunological features of HGPs，the relationship between HGPs and anti-tumor treatment efficacy，and HGPs prediction methods may have potential clinical aplication value for making optimal treatment strategies，evaluating patients' prognosis，and monitoring disease progression.

Key words: Colorectal neoplasms, Neoplasm metastasis, Liver neoplasms, Histopathological growth patterns

Sun Guobao, Yang Qian, Zhuang Qingchun, Gao Binbin, Sun Xiaogang, Song Wei, Sha Dan. Research progress on the histopathological growth patterns of colorectal liver metastasis[J]. Journal of International Oncology, 2024, 51(2): 114-118.

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