Mucinous adenocarcinoma: A unique clinicopathological subtype in colorectal cancer
An Huang, Yong Yang, Jing-Yi Shi, Yukun Li, Jing‐Xuan Xu, Yu Cheng, Jin Gu
Abstract
mutation, microsatellite instability, and the CpG island methylator phenotype pathway. In addition, the poor prognosis of rectal MAC has been confirmed by various studies, and that of colonic MAC is still controversial. In this review, we summarize the epidemiology, clinicopathological characteristics, molecular features, methods of diagnosis, and treatments of MAC in order to provide references for further fundamental and clinical research.
Topics & Concepts
Microsatellite instabilityColorectal cancerMedicineAdenocarcinomaMucinous carcinomaCancer researchMetastasisCancerOncologyPathologyInternal medicineBiologyMicrosatelliteGeneAlleleBiochemistryColorectal Cancer Treatments and StudiesColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsGenetic factors in colorectal cancer