Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes associate with outcome in non-endemic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a multicenter study

The prognostic significance of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) has been studied recently in many cancers. For the first time in a non-endemic region, we have evaluated the prognostic value of TILs in a whole population-based nationwide cohort of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in Finland. A total of 115 cases from Finnish hospitals were included. TILs were analyzed using hematoxylin and eosin stained slides according to the criteria of the International Immuno-Oncology Biomarker Working Group.

Source: Human Pathology - July 17, 2018 Category: Pathology Authors: Alhadi Almangush, Miia Ruuskanen, Jaana Hagstr öm, Pasi Hirvikoski, Satu Tommola, Veli-Matti Kosma, Pentti Nieminen, Antti Mäkitie, Ilmo Leivo Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research