Polyarteritis nodosa CT
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Haritha Machavarapu, M.B.B.S.
Overview
Overview
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa. Findings on CT scan of GI tract suggestive of polyarteritis nodosa include bowel wall thickening, mesenteric vascular engorgement, ascites, bowel obstruction and diffuse mucosal fold thickening.
CT Scan
CT Scan
- CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa.
- Findings on CT scan of GI tract suggestive of polyarteritis nodosa include:[1]
- Bowel wall thickening
- Mesenteric vascular engorgement
- Ascites
- Bowel obstruction
- Diffuse mucosal fold thickening
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