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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2023; 15(10): 2234-2246
Published online Oct 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i10.2234
Published online Oct 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i10.2234
Cluster | Description |
1 | Poorly differentiated tumor cells with a high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, irregular glandular formation, and sparse stroma |
2 | Well-differentiated tumor cells with low nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, regular glandular formation, and abundant stroma |
3 | Tumor cells with moderate differentiation, moderate nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and moderate stroma |
4 | Tumor cells with signet-ring cell differentiation, high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and mucin production |
5 | Tumor cells with neuroendocrine differentiation, high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and rosette-like structures |
6 | Tumor cells with serrated adenocarcinoma differentiation, low nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and serrated glandular formation |
7 | Tumor cells with mucinous differentiation, low nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and abundant extracellular mucin |
8 | Tumor cells with medullary carcinoma differentiation, high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and solid growth pattern |
9 | Tumor cells with micropapillary carcinoma differentiation, high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and papillary projections |
10 | Tumor cells with mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma differentiation, high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, and dual expression of neuroendocrine and epithelial markers |
- Citation: Lei YP, Song QZ, Liu S, Xie JY, Lv GQ. Predicting lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer: An analysis of influencing factors to develop a risk model. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15(10): 2234-2246
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v15/i10/2234.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v15.i10.2234