Rectal Carcinoma: MRI with Histologic Correlation Before and After Chemoradiation Therapy

Allen, Steven; Padhani, Anwar R.; Dzik-Jurasz, A S K; Glynne‐Jones, Robert

doi:10.2214/ajr.05.1967

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“…TME involves the removal of the mesorectum, which contains the rectal tumor, all local draining nodes and the mesorectal fat by sharp dissection along the mesorectal fascia (9-12). This minimizes the chance of any tumor being left behind and results in a substantial reduction of the high local recurrence rate to less than 10% (8, 13) even without adjunctive treatment (13,14). When performing TME, knowledge of the relationship of the tumor to the circumferential resection margin (CRM) is important.…”

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“…When performing TME, knowledge of the relationship of the tumor to the circumferential resection margin (CRM) is important. When the CRM is involved with the tumor, the risk of local recurrence is high (9,(15)(16)(17).Chemoradiation therapy is the standard adjunctive preoperative treatment for patients with a high likelihood of curative resection failure (14,18). According to the recent literature, patients who received preoperative chemoradiation therapy had a lower rate of local recurrence compared to patients who received postoperative chemotherapy and radiation therapy (1,19).…”

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“…Chemoradiation therapy is the standard adjunctive preoperative treatment for patients with a high likelihood of curative resection failure (14,18). According to the recent literature, patients who received preoperative chemoradiation therapy had a lower rate of local recurrence compared to patients who received postoperative chemotherapy and radiation therapy (1,19).…”

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The ability of phased-array MRI in preoperative staging of primary rectal cancer: correlation with histopathological results

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Özkurt³

et al. 2011

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20T he prognosis and treatment of rectal carcinoma depends on the tumor stage at presentation (1). Local tumor extent, involved lymph nodes, and the presence of distant metastases are the main factors that influence prognosis (1-5). A poor prognosis of rectal cancer is associated with a high risk of metastases and local recurrence (6). Incomplete removal of the tumor is the major cause of local recurrence, which varies from 3% to 32% (7,8). Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard surgical approach in primary rectal cancer. TME involves the removal of the mesorectum, which contains the rectal tumor, all local draining nodes and the mesorectal fat by sharp dissection along the mesorectal fascia (9-12). This minimizes the chance of any tumor being left behind and results in a substantial reduction of the high local recurrence rate to less than 10% (8, 13) even without adjunctive treatment (13,14). When performing TME, knowledge of the relationship of the tumor to the circumferential resection margin (CRM) is important. When the CRM is involved with the tumor, the risk of local recurrence is high (9,(15)(16)(17).Chemoradiation therapy is the standard adjunctive preoperative treatment for patients with a high likelihood of curative resection failure (14,18). According to the recent literature, patients who received preoperative chemoradiation therapy had a lower rate of local recurrence compared to patients who received postoperative chemotherapy and radiation therapy (1,19). Therefore, there is a need for preoperative imaging methods to aid in the identification of patients with extrarectal spread who may benefit from preoperative chemoradiation therapy (20).Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most promising diagnostic method for the preoperative local staging of rectal cancer (8,21). Spatial resolution has dramatically improved with advances in MRI techniques, such as the use of endorectal and phased-array coils (22,23). Current evidence suggests that MRI is the most accurate technique for predicting tumor stage (24) because it provides an assessment of the local prognostic factors, including the extent of extramural tumor spread, the involvement of the lateral resection margin, the involvement of neighboring organs in the pelvis, the presence of local lymph node metastases, extramural lymphovascular infiltration and peritoneal involvement (9,25,26).The purposes of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of MRI performed with phased-array coil for preoperative local tumor staging in patients with rectal cancer and emphasize the importance of the preoperative differentiation of T2 tumors from T3 so the appropriate treatment plan can be applied. Materials and methods PatientsTwenty-four patients with histopathologically proven primary rectal cancer were prospectively examined using MRI with a phased-array PURPOSEThis study evaluated the accuracy of phased-array magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for preoperative local tumor staging in primary rectal cancer and emphasized the importance of the preoperativ...

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“…Allen et al [31] studied the MRI features of rectal cancers and the changes following chemoradiotherapy. They defined mucinous tumours on T2-weighted images as high signal intensity, similar to that of obturator internus muscle.…”

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“…In such cases, degeneration of the tumour results in high signal intensity pools within the previously documented intermediate signal intensity tumour stroma, and can therefore be interpreted as evidence of treatment response. In a further study by Allen et al [31] in which the MRI features of rectal carcinoma were studied before and after chemoradiation, an additional 4 tumours were added to the original 7 tumours, which were identified as mucinous by MRI. Tumours were classified as mucinous on signal intensity of the supposed mucinous area having greater signal intensity than the obturator internus muscle.…”

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Mucinous carcinoma of the rectum: a distinct clinicopathological entity

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Purpose The definition of mucinous tumours relies on quantification of the amount of mucus produced by neoplastic cells within the rectum. This has changed over the years to include varying degrees of mucin production. The inconsistency of diagnosis has led to conflicting reports in the literature regarding clinical outcomes and treatment response. A universally accepted definition and improved imaging and surgical techniques in the last decade are now challenging the traditional view of these tumours. The aim of this review was to present the current evidence on the clinicopathological characteristics of mucinous tumours of the rectum. Methods A systematic review was conducted using Preferred Reporting for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A literature search was performed using the Ovid SP to search both EMBASE and MEDLINE databases, Google Scholar and PubMed to find all studies relating to mucinous carcinoma of the rectum. The search dates were between 1 January 1965 and 1 March 2013. Results Mucinous tumours comprise 5-20 % of all rectal cancers and commonly present at a more advanced stage and in younger patients. They are readily identified on MRI, and the diagnosis is confirmed on histological analysis, demonstrating more than 50 % of extracellular mucin within the tumour complex. They carry an overall worse prognosis compared to adenocarcinoma of the same stage. The response to oncological treatment remains controversial. Conclusion Mucinous tumours of the rectum are less well understood than non-mucinous adenocarcinoma. This is due to the inconsistent histopathological definitions of the past making comparison of clinical outcome data difficult. They remain challenging to treat and are associated with a poor prognosis. A universally accepted definition and the role of imaging techniques such as MRI to accurately detect mucinous tumours are likely to lead to a better understanding of these cancers.

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