Background Infiltrative growth pattern at the tumor margin has been associated with shorter
patient survival. However, little is known about the prognostic significance of tumor growth …

Prediction of prognosis in colorectal cancer is vital for the choice of therapeutic options.
Histopathological factors remain paramount in this respect. Factors such as tumor size …

Background Few previous studies have taken the growth pattern into consideration when
analyzing the prognostic value of tumor size in colorectal cancer (CRC). Objective We …

Histomorphological features of colorectal cancers (CRC) represent valuable prognostic
indicators for clinical decision making. The invasive margin is a central feature for …

Background Pathologic staging is crucial in colorectal cancer (CRC). Unlike the majority of
solid tumors, the current staging model does not use tumor size as a criterion. We evaluated …

Background The pathogenic effect of colorectal tumor molecular features may be influenced
by several factors, including those related to microbiota, inflammation, metabolism, and …

Background In colorectal cancer, the morphology of the invasive tumor margin may reflect
aggressiveness of tumor growth, thus providing important prognostic information. The tumor …

Background The aim of this study was to identify stage II colon cancer patients with a high
risk of recurrence. Methods All patients who underwent surgery for stage II colon cancer …

Background Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) represents a group of histopathologically and
molecularly heterogeneous diseases, which may contain signet-ring cell component and/or …

Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly heterogeneous disease, with pathologically
similar cancers having completely different responses to treatment and patient survival. Intra …