Molecular Imaging 2017

MRI Assessment

Systematic approach to MRI assessment:

Have you checked your DISTANCE ?

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Dis: Distance from inferior part of tumour to transitional skin

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T: T staging

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A: Anal complex

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N: Nodal Staging

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C: Circumferential resection margin

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E: Extramural vascular invasion

Nougaret et al. Radiology 2013; 268:330-44.