MRI can be used to assess advanced T-stage colon carcinoma as well as rectal carcinoma.

Akitoshi InoueShinichi OhtaNorihisa NittaMasahiro YoshimuraTomoharu ShimizuMasaji TaniRyoji KushimaKiyoshi Murata

Published in: Japanese journal of radiology (2016)

Disruption of the outer low-intensity layer on T2WI scans was the most important finding for the diagnosis of T3-T4 colorectal carcinoma. The reticulated linear architecture of the fat tissue was suggestive of T4 colon carcinoma.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
adipose tissue
contrast enhanced