Histopathological risk stratification of pT1 colorectal cancer: novel insights into established risk factors

The proportion of submucosal invasive (pT1) colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnoses has increased substantially since the introduction of CRC screening programmes. A distinct attribute of pT1 CRCs is that they can be potentially cured through local excision. With advancements in endoscopic or minimally invasive surgical resection techniques, local excision has become the primary treatment modality for the majority of these malignant polyps. After local excision, the decision regarding the need for additional surgical intervention is primarily based on the presence of histopathological risk factors for lymph node metastasis (LNM).
Source: Diagnostic Histopathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Mini-symposium: gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary pathology Source Type: research