Meena Suthar1,2, Akshay D Baheti3,4, Suman K Ankathi1,2, Amit Choudhari1,2, Purvi D Haria1,2, Reena Engineer2,5, Vikas Ostwal2,6, Mukta S Ramadwar2,7, Ashwin Desouza2,8, Avanish Saklani2,8. 1. Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India. 2. Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400012, India. 3. Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India. akshaybaheti@gmail.com. 4. Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400012, India. akshaybaheti@gmail.com. 5. Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India. 6. Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India. 7. Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India. 8. Department of GI Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Signet Ring Rectal Cancer (SRRC) of rectum is rare high-grade subtype with poor prognosis and characteristic histopathology. We evaluated its imaging appearance and correlated its outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective review of the rectal MRIs of 97 patients with rectal SRRC, evaluating tumor morphology, T2 signal, length, location, pattern of tumor growth, nodal status and location, EMVI (extramural vascular invasion), site of metastases, and response to chemotherapy. The tumor signal on T2W images was categorized into intermediate, T2 hyperintense, and fluid/mucin bright. Imaging findings were correlated with risk of metastatic/ recurrent disease, disease-free survival, and overall survival. RESULTS: The median age of patients of SRRC in our study was 35 years and more frequently found in male patients. The common imaging features of SRRC were T2-hyperintense signal (63%), infiltrative growth pattern (76%), positive MR CRM (Circumferential Resection Margin on MRI) (84%), presence of EMVI (51%), and advanced T and N stage (97% and 84%, respectively). Peritoneum and nodes were the most common sites of metastases. Raised serum CEA (Carcino-embryonic Antigen) levels, positive MR CRM status, extramesorectal adenopathy, and advanced N stage had statistically significant predictive value for recurrence or metastases. Elevated serum CEA levels (p = 0.019) and intermediate T2 signal (p = 0.012) demonstrated significant independent association with poor overall survival, while advanced N stage (p = 0.033) demonstrated significant independent association with worse disease-free survival in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION: SRRC affected young patients and demonstrated T2-hyperintense signal and subepithelial spread in an infiltrative pattern. Elevated CEA levels and T2-intermediate signal intensity are independent predictors for worse overall survival and advanced nodal stage is independent prognostic factor of poor disease-free survival. MRI rectum can pinpoint the pathology given the distinct MRI morphology and age of presentation.
PURPOSE: Signet Ring Rectal Cancer (SRRC) of rectum is rare high-grade subtype with poor prognosis and characteristic histopathology. We evaluated its imaging appearance and correlated its outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective review of the rectal MRIs of 97 patients with rectal SRRC, evaluating tumor morphology, T2 signal, length, location, pattern of tumor growth, nodal status and location, EMVI (extramural vascular invasion), site of metastases, and response to chemotherapy. The tumor signal on T2W images was categorized into intermediate, T2 hyperintense, and fluid/mucin bright. Imaging findings were correlated with risk of metastatic/ recurrent disease, disease-free survival, and overall survival. RESULTS: The median age of patients of SRRC in our study was 35 years and more frequently found in male patients. The common imaging features of SRRC were T2-hyperintense signal (63%), infiltrative growth pattern (76%), positive MR CRM (Circumferential Resection Margin on MRI) (84%), presence of EMVI (51%), and advanced T and N stage (97% and 84%, respectively). Peritoneum and nodes were the most common sites of metastases. Raised serum CEA (Carcino-embryonic Antigen) levels, positive MR CRM status, extramesorectal adenopathy, and advanced N stage had statistically significant predictive value for recurrence or metastases. Elevated serum CEA levels (p = 0.019) and intermediate T2 signal (p = 0.012) demonstrated significant independent association with poor overall survival, while advanced N stage (p = 0.033) demonstrated significant independent association with worse disease-free survival in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION: SRRC affected young patients and demonstrated T2-hyperintense signal and subepithelial spread in an infiltrative pattern. Elevated CEA levels and T2-intermediate signal intensity are independent predictors for worse overall survival and advanced nodal stage is independent prognostic factor of poor disease-free survival. MRI rectum can pinpoint the pathology given the distinct MRI morphology and age of presentation.
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