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 WangLifeng SunPublished 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.