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Gastrointestinal varices CT scan

Introduction

Overview

Overview

On CT scan gastrointestinal varices may appear as well-defined, tubular structures that have a smooth appearance with homogeneous attenuation.

CT scan

CT scan

On CT scan, gastrointestinal varices demonstrate the following characteristics:[1]

  • Well-defined
  • Tubular
  • Serpentine shaped structures
  • Smooth appearance with homogeneous attenuation
  • Enhancement with contrast material
Axial CT scan showing esophageal varices in a patient with portal hypertension, source: https://commons.wikimedia.org
References

References

  1. ↑ Cho, K C; Patel, Y D; Wachsberg, R H; Seeff, J (1995). “Varices in portal hypertension: evaluation with CT”. RadioGraphics. 15 (3): 609–622. doi:10.1148/radiographics.15.3.7624566. ISSN 0271-5333.

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