Figure 2:Figure 2 shows the microvessel density (MVD) per mm2 in the different stages and types of gastric adenocarcinoma. Microvessels were counted according to Weidner et al. after immunohistochemical staining for CD31. Figure 2A shows the microvessel count per mm2 in the different T-stages of gastric cancer. Microvessel density was found to be reduced with increasing tumour stage, the difference between the groups was significant (p=0.022). Figure 2B demonstrates the MVD in the different histological types of gastric cancer. Microvessel density was found to be significantly reduced in diffuse type of gastric cancer (p=0.012).