Association of lymphoid aggregates with aberrant crypt foci in human colon

Morphology of colorectal lymphoid aggregates in cancer, diverticular and inflammatory bowel diseases

“…Data from both rodents and humans have shown a coincidence of colorectal neoplasms with aggregate location. [10][11][12][13][14][15] Moreover, increased lymphoid aggregate densities in patients with colorectal carcinoma have been reported by morphologic 2 and radiographic studies. 8 Discussing the potential role of lymphoid aggregates on colorectal carcinogenesis is beyond the limit of the present study.…”