A combined scoring system for tumor budding and poorly differentiated clusters in colorectal cancer: A retrospective study

• Published in: Clinical Surgical Oncology Vol. 4; no. 1; p. 100073
• Main Authors: Khan, Adil Aziz, Ahuja, Sana, Barman, Sristi, Zaheer, Sufian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: Colorectal cancer; Grade; Poorly differentiated clusters; Stage; Tumor budding; Tumor budding; Stage; Grade; Poorly differentiated clusters; Colorectal cancer

Optimal management of stage II colorectal cancer (CRC) patients is complex due to variability in oncologic outcomes. Tumor budding (TB) and poorly differentiated clusters (PDCs) have emerged as significant prognostic factors. This study evaluates the prognostic significance of a combined scoring sys...