Rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma(RMAC)is a relatively rare but highly aggressive type of tumour,and its early diagnosis and accurate staging are highly important for disease prognosis.With the continuous development of ...Rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma(RMAC)is a relatively rare but highly aggressive type of tumour,and its early diagnosis and accurate staging are highly important for disease prognosis.With the continuous development of medical imaging technology,MRI,a noninvasive imaging tool,is increasingly being used to diagnose rectal cancer.Although there have been several studies on the application of MRI in rectal cancer,there is still a lack of systematic summaries regarding the specific types,imaging characteristics,diagnostic challenges,and potential solutions for RMAC.In this review,we aim to summarize the MRI characteristics of RMAC,explore the current research status and application prospects of emerging technologies in this field,and provide references for clinical practice.展开更多
文摘Rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma(RMAC)is a relatively rare but highly aggressive type of tumour,and its early diagnosis and accurate staging are highly important for disease prognosis.With the continuous development of medical imaging technology,MRI,a noninvasive imaging tool,is increasingly being used to diagnose rectal cancer.Although there have been several studies on the application of MRI in rectal cancer,there is still a lack of systematic summaries regarding the specific types,imaging characteristics,diagnostic challenges,and potential solutions for RMAC.In this review,we aim to summarize the MRI characteristics of RMAC,explore the current research status and application prospects of emerging technologies in this field,and provide references for clinical practice.