Diagnosis of cancer colon is usually based on colonoscopy which provides direct visualization of the lesions and allows for biopsies. However the pre-operative specimens from endoscopic biopsies sometimes fail to grade tumor because of the lack of sufficient tissue. Recent improvements in computed tomography have allowed for minimally invasive evaluation of cancer colon. Quantitative iodine density measurement can be used to differentiate low and high grade colorectal cancer. However, debate continues regarding the correlation between tumor grade and computed tomography perfusion parameters of colorectal cancer demonstrating the need for further investigation in this area of research.
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Any age
Sex
ALL
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Any patient with primary colorectal mass
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Colorectal mass pathologically proved to be benign Female patient at child bearing period with suspected pregnancy Raised renal chemistry Hypersensitivity to contrast.
Clareo Health | Computed Tomography Perfusion Colorectal Cancer With Tumor Grade
