The prognostic value of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in colorectal cancer differs by anatomical subsite: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yamei ZhaoXiaoxu GeJiawei HeYi ChengZhanhuai WangJian Wang Lifeng Sun

Published in: World journal of surgical oncology (2019)

In a single counting site, high-density TILs reflect favorable prognostic value in CC or RC. For CC, more prospective studies are needed to verify whether different anatomical sites affect the distribution of TILs and thus the prognosis of patients. For RC, further studies should analyze the prognostic value of the immune score.

Keyphrases

high density
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
case control
patient reported outcomes