Tumour deposits are associated with increased metastatic risk in colorectal cancer: a population-based analysis of metastatic patterns and burden.
AIMS Lymph node metastases (LNM) are traditionally regarded as the principal gateway for distant metastases in colorectal cancer (CRC), forming the foundation of TNM staging. Tumour deposits (TD) have emerged as a strong prognostic factor and potential alternative gateway for CRC spread. This study aimed to assess whet...