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lymphovascular invasion in colorectal adenocarcinoma
Wednesday 24 September 2008
Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) in colorectal cancer (CRC) is considered a strong stage-independent prognostic factor and influences decisions regarding adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with stage II tumors.
References
Harris EI, Lewin DN, Wang HL, Lauwers GY, Srivastava A, Shyr Y, Shakhtour B, Revetta F, Washington MK. Lymphovascular Invasion in Colorectal Cancer: An Interobserver Variability Study. Am J Surg Pathol. 2008 Sep 5. PMID: 18779725
