Malignant stromal tumour of the rectum: findings at endorectal ultrasound and MRI

Br J Radiol. 2000 Sep;73(873):1010-2. doi: 10.1259/bjr.73.873.11064658.

Abstract

This case report describes the findings on endorectal ultrasound and MRI in a patient with a giant malignant stromal tumour of the rectum. A review of imaging characteristics and histopathological findings as described in the literature is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Douglas' Pouch / diagnostic imaging
  • Douglas' Pouch / pathology
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media