Preoperative Assessment and Identification of Concurrent Metastases in Colorectal Cancer: The Impact of CECT and Clinical Features

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Colorectal cancer (CC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with 20%-25% of patients presenting with synchronous metastases at diagnosis.
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CECT is the preferred imaging modality for preoperative assessment of CC, providing detailed evaluations of tumor extension and distant metastases.
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Clinical features such as age, gender, BMI, and laboratory markers are significant for predicting metastasis risk in CC patients.
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Surgical resection remains a key treatment for metastatic CC, but only 25% of patients with liver metastases are eligible for surgery.
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Early detection and management of synchronous metastases are critical for improving survival and quality of life in CC patients.

Bmc Cancer

by Yinfei Fan, Ruidan Yang, Yue Shu, Wenjun Xie, Xiaopeng He, Jiong Liu, Jian Shu
November 12, 2025

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