Growth patterns in various macroscopic types of noninvasive intramucosal colorectal carcinoma with special reference to apoptosis and cell proliferation

Abstract

The pattern of cell death and proliferation may vary with different macroscopic types of intramucosal colorectal carcinoma. Superficial-type colorectal carcinomas especially demonstrate diminished apoptosis and increased cell proliferation. This may be useful in understanding their biologic behavior.