[Prognostic significance of cell-mediated immune response in patients with colorectal carcinoma. Preliminary results].
Pre-operative skin test response has been evaluated in 50 cases of colorectal carcinoma. Cellular defense's depression was correlated with tumoral staging (p = < 0.001). In B2 and C groups, a higher incidence of metastatic and local recurrences was registered in subjects with low response. These last are suitable for a randomized trial including immunotherapy.
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II Divisione di Chirurgia, Ospedale Civile, Sampierdarena, Genova.
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D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis