From: Imaging in disappearing colorectal liver metastases and their accuracy: a systematic review
Term | Explanation |
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Residual CRLM | DLM that became detectable by additional imaging |
Remaining CRLM | CRLM that never disappeared after chemotherapy |
Complete pathological response (CPR) | No viable cancer cells in resected DLM on histopathology |
Complete clinical response (CCR) | No recurrence of DLM left in situ during follow-up |
Complete response (CR) | CPR or CCR |