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Vu Khac Hoang1, Nguyen Van Hung2, Lam Viet Anh3
1Department of Radiology, Functional Exploration and Endoscopy Center, Phenikaa University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Background:
Colorectal tumors are common, and multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging, including Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI), Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) mapping, and contrast-enhanced sequences can assist in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions. However, certain atypical cases exist in which malignancies do not exhibit restricted water molecule diffusion.
Case Presentation:
We present the case of a 66-year-old male with moderately differentiated rectal adenocarcinoma showing heterogeneous diffusion restriction on MRI. The tumor surface demonstrated diffusion restriction (hyperintense on DWI, hypointense on ADC), whereas the base did not. Quantitative ADC analysis showed mean values of 0.82 × 10-3 mm2/s at the surface and 1.36 × 10-3 mm2/s at the base.
Conclusion:
This case highlights that regions with lower cellularity in moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma may lack diffusion restriction. Correlating imaging findings with histopathological results is essential to prevent diagnostic misinterpretation.
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