Quantitative Investigation of Desmoplasia as a Prognostic Indicator in Colorectal Cancer

Abstract

Desmoplasia seems to be a protective factor for survival in patients with colorectal carcinoma. The quantitative technique is easily standardized and can be routinely performed, so that DR may be a useful prognostic indicator. Notwithstanding, the conflicting outcomes reported in literature about DR need further biological and molecular studies to achieve definitive conclusions.