Lymph Nodes Evaluation in Rectal Cancer

Staging of Colorectal Cancer - American College of Radiology

TRUS is also limited in its assessment of high rectal tumors. Detection of lymph node involvement with TRUS is limited to mesorectal nodes in the immediate ...

Lymph Nodes Evaluation in Rectal Cancer: Where Do We Stand ...

(DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092599) The assessment of nodal involvement in patients with rectal cancer (RC) is fundamental in disease management.

Contrast‑enhanced CT imaging for the assessment of lymph node ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, with the third highest global mortality rate (1–3). The incidence and ...

Lymph node evaluation in stage IIA colorectal cancer and its impact ...

In conclusion, the results of our investigation suggest that in patients with low-risk stage II (pT3N0M0) colorectal cancer a number of 20 or more lymph nodes ...

Does It Affect The Predictability of Neoadjuvant Rectal Cancer (NAR ...

The number and status of lymph nodes (LN) examined is accepted as one of the main prognostic factors in patients with rectal cancer. However, the prognostic ...

Multi-parametric MR Evaluation of Post Neo-adjuvant Chemo ...

Characterization of lymph nodes based on morphologic criteria helps in diagnosing metastatic lymph nodes. Objectives: Primary objective is to ...

Lymph Node Ratio as a Predictor of Survival for Colon Cancer

Lymph node ratios from .1 to .5 are effective predictors of 5-year OS for colon cancer. There appears to be an inverse dose-response relationship.

Effect of number of dissected lymph nodes on prognosis of patients ...

There is a correlation between the number of resected lymph nodes (LNs) and survival as well as staging in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).

Predictive Value of [18F]FDG PET/CT for Lymph Node Metastasis in ...

[18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is commonly used for rectal cancer staging, ...

Lymph node harvest in colon and rectal cancer

There is debate regarding the optimal number of LNs required for adequate staging. The evaluation of at least 12 LNs following colorectal resection is widely ...

Diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging in ...

Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is the standard initial treatment for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Neoadjuvant CRT induces tumor ...

Prognostic Implications of the Distribution of Lymph Node ...

After preoperative chemoradiotherapy of rectal cancer, the number of retrievable and metastatic lymph nodes is decreased.

MRI Staging of Colorectal Cancer

In addition, MRIs allow assessment of the size and morphology of the lymph nodes and greatly increases the specificity of detection of nodal involvement.

Sentinel-lymph-node procedure in colon and rectal cancer

No consensus exists on the validity of the sentinel-lymph-node procedure for assessment of nodal status in patients with colorectal cancer.

Lymph Node Evaluation in Colon Cancer - JAMA Network

Cite This; Permissions. Editorial. September 14, 2011 ... Lymph Node Evaluation in Colon Cancer: Assessing the Link Between ... Sandra L. Wong, MD, MS.

Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of Digital Rectal Examination for ...

Conclusions: It is concluded that accurate and detailed digital rectal examination before operation can predict lymph node metastasis rate of mid-low rectal ...

MRI Lymph Node Evaluation for Prediction of Metastases in Rectal ...

Aim: To explore whether the size and characteristics of the largest regional lymph node in patients with rectal cancer, based on magnetic ...

Response Assessment with MRI after Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal ...

Considering local excision may be a suitable option for patients with good tumor response to CRT without residual positive lymph nodes, ...

CAP Cancer Protocol Colon - College of American Pathologists

Tumor regression should be assessed only in the primary tumor; lymph node metastases should not be included in the assessment. Acellular pools of mucin in ...

EUS-FNA assessment of extramesenteric lymph node status in ...

The sensitivity and specificity of CT for extramesenteric lymph node metastases were 44% and 89%, respectively. Twenty-three of 316 rectal cancer ...