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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]Ali Akram, M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
There are no characteristic MRI findings associated with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. In some cases, findings associated with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, may include: visualization of tumor depth into rectal wall (useful for pre-operative assessment) and lymph node involvement.
MRI
- MRC is not routinely used for the diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.
- Although MRC is associated with less discomfort than colonoscopy, it has poor sensitivity in detecting small polyps, limiting its utility in adenoma screening at this time.