Lymph nodes are checked in the TNM classification, but there are some challenges:
Different Opinions: Doctors called pathologists might see things differently, which can lead to different results.
Missing Information: If the samples taken from a biopsy are too small, they might miss important nodes. This can change how we stage the disease.
Finding Tiny Growths: It can be hard to spot very small cancer cells, known as micrometastases.
To improve these issues, doing a thorough examination of tissue and using advanced imaging can help make results more accurate. Having clear guidelines can also help make sure the evaluations are more consistent.
Lymph nodes are checked in the TNM classification, but there are some challenges:
Different Opinions: Doctors called pathologists might see things differently, which can lead to different results.
Missing Information: If the samples taken from a biopsy are too small, they might miss important nodes. This can change how we stage the disease.
Finding Tiny Growths: It can be hard to spot very small cancer cells, known as micrometastases.
To improve these issues, doing a thorough examination of tissue and using advanced imaging can help make results more accurate. Having clear guidelines can also help make sure the evaluations are more consistent.