Progress in imaging evaluation of lateral lymph node metastasis in rectal cancer
10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20230217-00049
- VernacularTitle:直肠癌侧方淋巴结转移的影像评估进展
- Author:
Liwu ZENG
1
;
Yuqiang DU
;
Peng ZHANG
;
Kaixiong TAO
Author Information
1. 华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院胃肠外科，武汉 430022
- Keywords:
Rectal neoplasms;
Lymphatic metastasis;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Tomography
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2023;50(4):248-251
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Lateral drainage is an important way for the middle and lower rectum. There are still disputes between Eastern and Western scholars regarding the treatment strategy of lateral lymph node metastasis. It is difficult to diagnose lateral lymph node metastasis by pathologic examination before surgery. MRI is the main method for diagnosis of lateral lymph node metastasis in rectal cancer. The diagnostic criteria for patients before and after neoadjuvant treatment are slightly different. CT, PET/CT and radiomics also have certain advantages in the diagnosis of lateral lymph node metastasis. If necessary, the combination of multiple methods can help in the diagnosis of lateral lymph node metastasis.
