ReviewCancers2024
Imaging and Metabolic Diagnostic Methods in the Stage Assessment of Rectal Cancer.
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- Application of a MRI model based on tumor microenvironment habitat and peritumoral features in preoperative differentiation of rectal cancer T1-2/T3: a multicenter study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Surgical Outcomes and Tumor Characteristics in a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Standard of practice imaging vs. PET/MR: a comparative prospective study in rectal cancer staging.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Article
- Diagnostic accuracy of dual-layer spectral computed tomography virtual monoenergetic imaging with multiplanar reformation for T-staging of colorectal cancer.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Article
- Comparison between Substance P and Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Their Receptors in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Imaging Assessment of the Response to Neoadjuvant Treatment in Rectal Cancer in Relation to Postoperative Pathological Outcomes.Current health sciences journalArticle
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Abstract
Rectal cancer (RC) is a prevalent malignancy with significant morbidity and mortality rates. The accurate staging of RC is crucial for optimal treatment planning and patient outcomes. This review aims to summarize the current literature on imaging and metabolic diagnostic methods used in the stage assessment of RC. Various imaging modalities play a pivotal role in the initial evaluation and staging of RC. These include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and endorectal ultrasound (ERUS). MRI has emerged as the gold standard for local staging due to its superior soft tissue resolution and ability to assess tumor invasion depth, lymph node involvement, and the presence of extramural vascular invasion. CT imaging provides valuable information about distant metastases and helps determine the feasibility of surgical resection. ERUS aids in assessing tumor depth, perirectal lymph nodes, and sphincter involvement. Understanding the strengths and limitations of each diagnostic modality is essential for accurate staging and treatment decisions in RC. Furthermore, the integration of multiple imaging and metabolic methods, such as PET/CT or PET/MRI, can enhance diagnostic accuracy and provide valuable prognostic information. Thus, a literature review was conducted to investigate and assess the effectiveness and accuracy of diagnostic methods, both imaging and metabolic, in the stage assessment of RC.
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