Prognostic differences between lymphoepithelioma-like colon carcinoma and colon adenocarcinoma

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2019 Jan;111(1):81-82. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5765/2018.

Abstract

Lymphoepithelioma-like colon carcinoma (LELC) is rare. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) hasn´t been implicated in the pathogenesis of LELC of the colon, but they may in fact be more strongly associated with MSI. Its treatment is identical to adenocarcinoma. However, lymphocyte infiltration and microsatellite instability have been associated with better prognosis.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / virology
  • Carcinoma / pathology*
  • Carcinoma / virology
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / virology
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human
  • Humans
  • Killer Cells, Natural / pathology*
  • Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating / pathology
  • Prognosis
  • T-Lymphocytes / pathology*