The impact of mismatch repair status and systemic inflammatory markers on radiological staging in colon cancer.
James R PlattJennifer AnsettJenny F SeligmannNicholas P WestDamian J M TolanPublished in: The British journal of radiology (2023)
Compared to pMMR CC, dMMR CC is at significant risk of N overstaging. Platelet count, CRP and neutrophil count are higher in dMMR CC patients with nodal metastases than those without, and their role in refining clinical staging requires further investigation.