Challenges of the eighth edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for pathologists focusing on early stage lung adenocarcinoma
Journal
Thoracic cancer
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2023-02
Author(s)
Wang, Yu-Ting
Chang, Il-Chi
Chen, Chih-Yi
Hsia, Jiun-Yi
Lin, Frank Cheau-Feng
Chao, Wan-Ru
Ke, Tuan-Ying
Chen, Ya-Ting
Chen, Chih-Jung
Huang, Shiu-Feng
Abstract
The eighth edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system for lung cancer adopts new criteria for tumor size, and for determining pTis, pT1a(mi), and pT1a. The latter is based on the size of stromal invasion. It is quite challenging for lung pathologists.
Subjects
AJCC staging system; adenocarcinoma in situ; lung adenocarcinoma; minimally invasive adenocarcinoma; recurrence
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Type
journal article