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[[Image:Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes - 2 -- extremely high mag.jpg|thumb|right|Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes. [[H&E stain]].]] | |||
'''Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes''', abbreviated '''TILs''', is the presence of many lymphoctyes between tumour cells. | '''Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes''', abbreviated '''TILs''', is the presence of many lymphoctyes between tumour cells. | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 4 May 2016
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes, abbreviated TILs, is the presence of many lymphoctyes between tumour cells.
TILs in the context of colorectal carcinoma are dealt with in intratumoural lymphocytic response in colorectal carcinoma.
General
Common finding in a large number of tumours:
- Colorectal carcinoma - suggestive of microsatellite instability.[1]
- Malignant melanoma.
See also
References
- ↑ Iacopetta, B.; Grieu, F.; Amanuel, B. (Dec 2010). "Microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer.". Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 6 (4): 260-9. doi:10.1111/j.1743-7563.2010.01335.x. PMID 21114775.