Magnetic resonance colonography for screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Europe and the United States, and a major cause of mortality. Early detection of colorectal cancer and its precursors reduces mortality and morbidity, and a minimally invasive screening tool is essential for high patient acceptance and participation. To achieve this goal, computed tomographic colonography and magnetic resonance (MR) colonography have been introduced. A wide variety of methods of bowel preparation, colon distension, and imaging exists for MR colonography. This article presents an up-to-date overview of the status of MR colonography in screening for colorectal cancer, and its diagnosis.
Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands. Electronic address: m.p.vanderpaardt@amc.uva.nl.
Marije P
MP
van der Paardt
Jaap
J
Stoker
D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods*; D005243:Feces; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media
Colon; Colonography; Colorectal cancer; MR colonography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Neoplasm; Polyps; Screening