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‹ Tue · 7 Jul 2026
Promising but preliminary

Update on Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms.

Rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (R-NENs) are increasingly identified in clinical practice, mainly due to the expansion of colorectal cancer screening programs. Our prior imaging-focused review addressed the role of imaging in rectal NENs; however, recent advances in cross-sectional and functional imaging, theragnostic approaches, and prognostic scoring systems warrant an updated review.

Rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (R-NENs) are increasingly identified in clinical practice, mainly due to the expansion of colorectal cancer screening programs. Our prior imaging-focused review addressed the role of imaging in rectal NENs; however, recent advances in cross-sectional and functional imaging, theragnostic approaches, and prognostic scoring systems warrant an updated review.

What the study was

Study design
Cross-sectional study
Category
Early Detection
Maturity
Exploratory
Journal
Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR

Why it surfaced

Relevant Early cancer detection study (promising preliminary signal) meets standard-priority threshold.

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