Clinical and prognostic significance of anisocytosis measured as a red cell distribution width in patients with colorectal cancer.

Purpose: : colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, and detection of new prognostic markers is mandatory for patients to receive optimal oncological treatment. The aim of the study was to assess clinical and prognostic value of red cell distribution width (RDW) in patients with CRC.

Methods: : RDW values in 90 patients with CRC undergoing surgery for primary disease were analyzed in pre- and postoperative setting, and correlated with clinical and hematological parameters.