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Rectal cancer - T3

Case contributed by Natalie Yang
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

MRI Rectum

mri

T2 WI demonstrates linear low T2 signal intensity extending from the postero-left-lateral portion of the tumor bulk. The diffusion-weighted imaging demonstrates multiple small lymph nodes measuring up to 7 mm.

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Case Discussion

Patient with confirmed rectal cancer

T2 WI demonstrates linear low T2 signal intensity extending from the postero-left-lateral portion of the tumor bulk. The diffusion-weighted imaging demonstrates multiple small lymph nodes measuring up to 7 mm.

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