lymphovascular invasion

Intramural Lymphatic Invasion by Tumor: Pathology, Prognosis, and Treatment

1. Introduction Intramural lymphatic invasion is a specific microscopic finding detailed in a surgical pathology report, indicating that malignant tumor cells have penetrated and entered the small lymphatic vessels located entirely within the muscular or submucosal wall of the affected organ. The bottom line is that while intramural lymphatic invasion is a concerning pathological feature … Read more

Lymphatic Small Vessel Invasion by Tumor Present: Prognostic Significance and Treatment Implications

1. Introduction The finding of lymphatic small vessel invasion by a tumor present in a surgical pathology report is a critical adverse prognostic indicator signifying that malignant cells have successfully penetrated the delicate lymphatic channels immediately surrounding the primary tumor mass. The bottom line is that the confirmed presence of this invasion demonstrates the tumor … Read more