ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal oncology2025
Correlation between baseline magnetic resonance imaging features and serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels in patients with primary rectal cancer.
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Abstract
backgroundSerum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are widely used for the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer; however, research investigating their correlation remains limited.
aimTo investigate the correlation between baseline MRI features and serum CEA levels in patients diagnosed with primary rectal cancer.
methodsEighty patients (age: 42-78 years) diagnosed with primary rectal cancer were enrolled. Baseline MRI examinations were performed to evaluate tumor size, T stage, circumferential resection margin status, extramural vascular invasion (EMVI), and lymph node metastasis. Serum CEA levels were concurrently measured. Statistical methods were used to analyze correlations.
resultsTumor size, T stage, EMVI, and lymph node metastasis were significantly correlated with serum CEA levels (
conclusionThis study confirmed the correlation between baseline MRI features and serum CEA levels in patients with primary rectal cancer, highlighting their potential utility for precise diagnosis, staging, and prognostic evaluation.
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