CT for lymph node staging of Colon cancer: not only size but also location and number of lymph node count

ConclusionsThere were significant associations between lymph node status and imaging features of lymph nodes on CT in colon cancer patients. The largest short diameter of lymph node and presence of internal heterogeneity can be used to predict the malignant status of lymph node in colon cancer patients. Also, the number of lymph nodes near the colonic tumor should be considered in assessment of colon cancer lymph node involvement on CT.
Source: Abdominal Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research