Computed tomographic recognition of gastric varices

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.142.6.1121· OSTI ID:7015054

Balthazar, E J; Megibow, A; Naidich, D; LeFleur, R S

The computed tomographic (CT) findings in 13 consecutive patients with proven gastric varices were analyzed and correlated with the radiographic, angiographic, and gastroscopic evaluations. In 11 patients, CT clearly identified large (five) or smaller (six) varices located mainly along the posteromedial wall of the gastric fundus and proximal body of the stomach. Well defined rounded or tubular densities that enhanced during intravenous administration of contrast material and could not be distinguished from the gastric wall were identified. Dense, enhancing, round or tubular, intraluminal filling defects were seen in the cases where the stomach was distended with water. In seven patients, the CT examination correctly diagnosed the pathogenesis of gastric varices by identifying hepatic cirrhosis, calcific pancreatis, and carcinoma of the pancreas.

• Research Organization: New York Univ. Medical Center, New York
• OSTI ID: 7015054
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 142:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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