Fractions of tumours with features in relation to tumour location
| Proximal colon | Distal colon | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poorly differentiated/undifferentiated tumours | 0.68 | 0.10 | <0.01 |
| Expanding growth pattern | 0.88 | 0.25 | <0.01 |
| Morphological heterogeneity | 0.53 | 0.60 | NS |
| Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes | 0.76 | 0.33 | <0.05 |
| Peritumoural lymphocytes | 0.84 | 0.67 | NS |
| Crohn-like reaction | 0.41 | 0.50 | NS |