Review
The latest consensus and clinical application of the histopathological growth patterns of colorectal cancer liver metastasis
Song Chunlin, Li Wenhui, Zhang Zitian, Chai Ruimei
Published 2023-03-28
Cite as Chin J Hepatobiliary Surg, 2023, 29(3): 234-237. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113884-20221102-00415
Abstract
The histopathological growth pattern (HGP) of colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRLM) is correlated with the prognosis of patients. Patients with desmoplastic HGP have a better prognosis. The latest international scoring guidelines have modified the cut-off value of HGP, and divides it into two types: complete desmoplastic HGP and incomplete desmoplastic HGP. However, the relationship between the HGPs and the treatment response to systemic treatment is still unclear. It is necessary to develop non-invasive methods to evaluate changes in HGP during treatment in the future. This paper reviews the new scoring consensus and clinical applications of HGP in CRLM.
Key words:
Colorectal neoplasms; Liver metastasis; Histopathological growth pattern
Contributor Information
Song Chunlin
Department of Radiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Li Wenhui
Institute of Cancer Research, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Zhang Zitian
Department of Radiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Chai Ruimei
Department of Radiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China