Computer-assisted stereology and automated image analysis for quantification of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes in colon cancer

• Main Authors: Ann C. Eriksen (Author), Johnnie B. Andersen (Author), Martin Kristensson (Author), René dePont Christensen (Author), Torben F. Hansen (Author), Sanne Kjær-Frifeldt (Author), Flemming B. Sørensen (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Precise prognostic and predictive variables allowing improved post-operative treatment stratification are missing in patients treated for stage II colon cancer (CC). Investigation of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) may be rewarding, but the lack of a standardized analytic t...