Classification of tumor scores in CC531-induced metastatic liver tumor model according to Liu et al. (2006)
Tumor Score | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cannot find nodule by visible inspection | |
| 0 | +/- | Cannot confirm nodule by visible inspection |
| 1 | + | 1-2 tumor nodules |
| 2 | ++ | 3-5 tumor nodules |
| 3 | +++ | 5-8 tumor nodules |
| 4 | ++++ | >5 tumor nodules, diameter of at least one nodule >3 mm |
| 5 | +++++ | >10 tumor nodules, diameter of at least one nodule >3 mm |
| 6 | ++++++ | >10 tumor nodules, diameter of at least one nodule >6 mm |
| 7 | +++++++ | Tumors occupy most of the liver volume, liver weight/body weight >5% |