Naslov
Peritoneal, omental and mesenteric diseases: MDCT imaging spectrum and differential diagnosis.

Autori
Štern Padovan, Ranka ; Hrabak, Maja ; Kralik, Marko ; Prutki, Maja ; Lušić, Mario.

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
European Radiology Supplements 2007 ; 17 (Supplement 1) / - , 2007, C-447

Skup
European Congress of Radiology

Mjesto i datum
Beč, Austrija, 09.03.2007. - 13.03.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Multidetector computed tomography; Peritoneum; Mesentery; Omentum

Sažetak
Learning Objectives: To present typical appearances of peritoneal, omental and mesenteric diseases and to narrow the differential diagnosis for each morphological pattern. Background: The causes of peritoneal, mesenteric and omental diseases could be divided into for major groups: infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, and vascular. The morphological changes in this anatomical region can be classified into three basic patterns: solid well-defined masses (including cystic masses), ill-defined irregular masses and infiltrative processes of the mesenteric and omental fat. Procedure Details: Abdominal and pelvic MDCT was performed with oral and/or intravenous administration of contrast material. The area between the diaphragmal dome and inguinal ligament was scanned. In each patient the homogeneity of abdominal fat, the presence, attenuation and enhancement of the intraperitoneal mass, the surface and enhancement of parietal peritoneum, and the presence of mesenteric lymphadenopathy and ascites were analyzed. Conclusion: Peritoneum, omentum and mesentery can be affected either by primary pathologic conditions, or secondary by direct extension from adjacent organs, lymphatic and hematogenic dissemination, and peritoneal seeding. On the basis of clinical findings and imaging appearance, the broad differential diagnosis of diseases in this region could be significantly narrowed. The possible presence of mesenteric lymphadenopathy, peritoneal thickening and/or ascites can make the findings more conspicuous.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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