Computed tomography of intramural hematoma of the small intestime: a report of 3 cases

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6725310

Plojoux, O; Hauser, H; Wettstein, P

CT findings in 3 cases of intramural hematoma of the small intestine are described. One patient needed surgery. CT characteristics were specific and included a region of increased density (50-80 H) representing the hematoma. The differential diagnosis includes tumor (lymphoma or melanoma) and inflammatory disease (Crohn disease or pancreatic cyst.)

• OSTI ID: 6725310
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 144:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
HEMATOMAS
DIAGNOSIS
SMALL INTESTINE
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
INFLAMMATION
PATIENTS
BODY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
INTESTINES
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
SYMPTOMS
TOMOGRAPHY
550602* - Medicine- External Radiation in Diagnostics- (1980-)