Review Article
Clinical value of extramural vascular invasion in rectal cancer
Chen Silin, Tang Yuan, Jin Jing
Published 2021-07-15
Cite as Chin J Radiat Oncol, 2021, 30(7): 748-752. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113030-20200509-00240
Abstract
Extramural vascular invasion (EMVI) is a prognostic factor in rectal cancer. The previous evaluation of EMVI relies on the analysis of postoperative pathological results. With the development of MRI, MRI can accurately assess the status of EMVI (mrEMVI). MrEMVI has become the important prognostic indicator for rectal cancer. The risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis in mrEMVI-positive patients will be significantly increased. The aim of this article is to review the diagnostic features, clinical significance, and impact on treatment patterns of EMVI, and project its future development trend of EMVI.
Key words:
Extramural vascular invasion; Magnetic resonance imaging; Clinical value
Contributor Information
Chen Silin
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
Tang Yuan
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
Jin Jing
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital &
Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116, China