Journal article
Mastering rectal cancer MRI: From foundational concepts to optimal staging
European journal of radiology, Vol.183, 111937
02/2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2025.111937
PMCID: PMC12168187
PMID: 39864243
Abstract
MRI plays a critical role in the local staging, restaging, surveillance, and risk stratification of patients, ensuring they receive the most tailored therapy. As such, radiologists must be familiar not only with the key MRI findings that influence management decisions but also with the appropriate MRI protocols and structured reporting. Given the complexity of selecting the optimal therapy for each patient—which often requires multidisciplinary discussions—radiologists should be well-versed in relevant treatment strategies and surgical terms, understanding their significance in guiding patient care.
In this manuscript, we review the most common treatment options for managing patients with rectal adenocarcinoma, emphasizing key MRI principles and protocol characteristics for accurate staging. We also highlight important anatomical landmarks and essential factors to be described during baseline assessment. Additionally, we discuss crucial information for restaging and surveillance.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Mastering rectal cancer MRI: From foundational concepts to optimal staging
- Creators
- Carolina Augusta Modena Heming - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsJanet A. Alvarez - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterJoao Miranda - Mayo ClinicDaniel Cardoso - Hospital Sírio-LibanêsCarolina Lorenzoni Almeida Ghezzi - Hospital Moinhos de VentoGerda F. Nogueira - Universidade de São PauloLuciana Costa-SilvaRodrigo Sanford Damasceno - University of IowaTiago Oliveira MoritaJ. Joshua Smith - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNatally Horvat - Universidade de São Paulo
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- European journal of radiology, Vol.183, 111937
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ejrad.2025.111937
- PMID
- 39864243
- PMCID
- PMC12168187
- NLM abbreviation
- Eur J Radiol
- ISSN
- 0720-048X
- eISSN
- 1872-7727
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
- Grant note
- RSNA Research & Education Foundation Bayer Healthcare/RSNA Research Seed Grant: RSD2302 Colorectal Cancer Research Center at MSKCoordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES)
This study was supported in part by the RSNA Research & Education Foundation Bayer Healthcare/RSNA Research Seed Grant, through grant number RSD2302 (PI: Natally Horvat) -The content is solely the re-sponsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the RSNA R&E Foundation. Additionally, the project was also supported by Colorectal Cancer Research Center at MSK; and supported by Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) (PI: Joao Miranda) .
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 01/25/2025
- Date published
- 02/2025
- Academic Unit
- Radiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984775260002771
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