Histopathological diagnosis of tumour deposits in colorectal cancer: a Delphi consensus study

Tumour deposits (TDs) are an important prognostic marker in colorectal cancer. However, the classification, and inclusion in staging, of TDs has changed significantly in each tumour–node–metastasis (TNM) edition since their initial description in TNM‐5, and terminology remains controversial. Expert consensus is needed to guide the future direction of precision staging.

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