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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Colorectal carcinoma (CRC)
Definitions
- Malignant transformation of colonic mucosa
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Gu L et al: Computed tomography angiography of gastrocolic vein trunk by morphological filtering technique in right colon cancer. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 17:1-7, 2021
- Hong EK et al: Locoregional CT staging of colon cancer: does a learning curve exist? Abdom Radiol (NY). 46(2):476-85, 2020
- Stoffel EM et al: Epidemiology and mechanisms of the increasing incidence of colon and rectal cancers in young adults. Gastroenterology. 158(2):341-53, 2020
- Bates DDB et al: Complete mesocolic excision and central vascular ligation for right colon cancer: an introduction for abdominal radiologists. Abdom Radiol (NY). 44(11):3518-26, 2019
- Peltrini R et al: Gastrocolic trunk of Henle and its variants: review of the literature and clinical relevance in colectomy for right-sided colon cancer. Surg Radiol Anat. 41(8):879-87, 2019
- Brenner H et al: Colorectal cancer. Lancet. 383(9927):1490-502, 2014
- Moldovan R et al: Total necrotizing colitis proximal to obstructive left colon cancer: case report and literature review. Chirurgia (Bucur). 108(3):396-9, 2013
- Rasool S et al: A comparative overview of general risk factors associated with the incidence of colorectal cancer. Tumour Biol. 34(5):2469-76, 2013
- Thomassen I et al: Incidence, prognosis, and treatment options for patients with synchronous peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases from colorectal origin. Dis Colon Rectum. 56(12):1373-80, 2013
- Lee JC et al: The segmental distribution and clinical significance of colorectal fluorodeoxyglucose uptake incidentally detected on PET-CT. Nucl Med Commun. 30(5):333-7, 2009
- Kosugi C et al: Positron emission tomography for preoperative staging in patients with locally advanced or metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma in lymph node metastasis. Hepatogastroenterology. 55(82-83):398-402, 2008
- Ko EY et al: CT differentiation of mucinous and nonmucinous colorectal carcinoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 188(3):785-91, 2007
- Bar-Shalom R et al: Clinical performance of PET/CT in evaluation of cancer: additional value for diagnostic imaging and patient management. J Nucl Med. 44(8):1200-9, 2003
- Cohade C et al: Direct comparison of (18)F-FDG PET and PET/CT in patients with colorectal carcinoma. J Nucl Med. 44(11):1797-803, 2003
- Pickhardt PJ et al: Computed tomographic virtual colonoscopy to screen for colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic adults. N Engl J Med. 349(23):2191-200, 2003
- Kim HJ et al: CT features of primary colorectal signet-ring cell carcinoma. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 25(2):225-30, 2001
- Gazelle GS et al: Screening for colorectal cancer. Radiology. 215(2):327-35, 2000
- Horton KM et al: Spiral CT of colon cancer: imaging features and role in management. Radiographics. 20(2):419-30, 2000
- Levine MS et al: Diagnosis of colorectal neoplasms at double-contrast barium enema examination. Radiology. 216(1):11-8, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Colorectal carcinoma (CRC)
Definitions
- Malignant transformation of colonic mucosa
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Gu L et al: Computed tomography angiography of gastrocolic vein trunk by morphological filtering technique in right colon cancer. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 17:1-7, 2021
- Hong EK et al: Locoregional CT staging of colon cancer: does a learning curve exist? Abdom Radiol (NY). 46(2):476-85, 2020
- Stoffel EM et al: Epidemiology and mechanisms of the increasing incidence of colon and rectal cancers in young adults. Gastroenterology. 158(2):341-53, 2020
- Bates DDB et al: Complete mesocolic excision and central vascular ligation for right colon cancer: an introduction for abdominal radiologists. Abdom Radiol (NY). 44(11):3518-26, 2019
- Peltrini R et al: Gastrocolic trunk of Henle and its variants: review of the literature and clinical relevance in colectomy for right-sided colon cancer. Surg Radiol Anat. 41(8):879-87, 2019
- Brenner H et al: Colorectal cancer. Lancet. 383(9927):1490-502, 2014
- Moldovan R et al: Total necrotizing colitis proximal to obstructive left colon cancer: case report and literature review. Chirurgia (Bucur). 108(3):396-9, 2013
- Rasool S et al: A comparative overview of general risk factors associated with the incidence of colorectal cancer. Tumour Biol. 34(5):2469-76, 2013
- Thomassen I et al: Incidence, prognosis, and treatment options for patients with synchronous peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases from colorectal origin. Dis Colon Rectum. 56(12):1373-80, 2013
- Lee JC et al: The segmental distribution and clinical significance of colorectal fluorodeoxyglucose uptake incidentally detected on PET-CT. Nucl Med Commun. 30(5):333-7, 2009
- Kosugi C et al: Positron emission tomography for preoperative staging in patients with locally advanced or metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma in lymph node metastasis. Hepatogastroenterology. 55(82-83):398-402, 2008
- Ko EY et al: CT differentiation of mucinous and nonmucinous colorectal carcinoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 188(3):785-91, 2007
- Bar-Shalom R et al: Clinical performance of PET/CT in evaluation of cancer: additional value for diagnostic imaging and patient management. J Nucl Med. 44(8):1200-9, 2003
- Cohade C et al: Direct comparison of (18)F-FDG PET and PET/CT in patients with colorectal carcinoma. J Nucl Med. 44(11):1797-803, 2003
- Pickhardt PJ et al: Computed tomographic virtual colonoscopy to screen for colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic adults. N Engl J Med. 349(23):2191-200, 2003
- Kim HJ et al: CT features of primary colorectal signet-ring cell carcinoma. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 25(2):225-30, 2001
- Gazelle GS et al: Screening for colorectal cancer. Radiology. 215(2):327-35, 2000
- Horton KM et al: Spiral CT of colon cancer: imaging features and role in management. Radiographics. 20(2):419-30, 2000
- Levine MS et al: Diagnosis of colorectal neoplasms at double-contrast barium enema examination. Radiology. 216(1):11-8, 2000
