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Pattern of invasion

Pattern of invasion

The pattern of invasion refers to the shape of the advancing front or border of the tumour. Like tumour grade/di ff erentiation, it is of important prognostic value. The UK Royal College of Pathologists recommends the grading of pattern of invasion into two broad categories: cohesive and non-cohesive. Pattern of invasion

The pattern of invasion refers to the shape of the advancing front or border of the tumour. Like tumour grade/di ff erentiation, it is of important prognostic value. The UK Royal College of Pathologists recommends the grading of pattern of invasion into two broad categories: cohesive and non-cohesive.