Purpose: PET/CT has been considered limited for the evaluation of mucinous colorectal tumors due to low (18)F-FDG uptake. The aim of our study was to compare PET/CT variables in mucinous (MC) and nonmucinous (NMC) rectal adenocarcinomas.
Methods: Consecutive patients with cT2-4N0-2M0 rectal cancer included in a prospective clinical trial were reviewed.