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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
On abdominal X-ray, | Abdominal [[X rays|X ray]] is not routinely indicated in patients of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) as their findings are quite non-specific. However, they may be indicated in [[Patient|patients]] who present with severe [[abdominal pain]] indicating [[intestinal obstruction]] or [[Intestinal perforation|perforation]]. On an [[abdominal]] [[X-ray]], GIST appears as a large, [[soft tissue]] density displacing [[Intestine|bowel]] loops. Depending upon the severity of the condition, signs of [[intestinal obstruction]] such as multiple air-fluid levels may be present. | ||
==Abdominal X-ray== | ==Abdominal X-ray== | ||
Abdominal X ray is not routinely indicated in patients of GIST as their findings are quite non-specific. However, they may be indicated in patients who present with severe abdominal pain indicating intestinal obstruction or perforation. Findings on an abdominal X ray include: | *Abdominal [[X rays|X ray]] is not routinely indicated in patients of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) as their findings are quite non-specific. However, they may be indicated in [[Patient|patients]] who present with severe [[abdominal pain]] indicating [[intestinal obstruction]] or [[Intestinal perforation|perforation]]. Findings on an [[abdominal]] [[X-rays|X ray]] include:<ref name="pmid9278378">{{cite journal |vauthors=Shojaku H, Futatsuya R, Seto H, Tajika S, Matsunou H |title=Malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the small intestine: radiologic-pathologic correlation |journal=Radiat Med |volume=15 |issue=3 |pages=189–92 |year=1997 |pmid=9278378 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
* | **GIST can appear as large, [[soft tissue]] density displacing [[Intestine|bowel]] loops | ||
*Dilated loops of bowel | **Dilated loops of [[bowel]] | ||
*Air | **Air fluid level ([[intestinal obstruction]]) | ||
*Air under diaphragm (bowel perforation | **Air under [[Diaphragm (anatomy)|diaphragm]] ([[bowel perforation]]) | ||
*Other than the plain [[abdominal]] [[X ray]], patients who develop [[Symptom|symptoms]] can also be evaluated with a [[barium]] [[X-rays|x-ray]] ([[Upper GI series|upper]] and [[Lower gastrointestinal series|lower GI series]]). [[Patient|Patients]] with [[dysphagia]] are evaluated with [[Esophagogram|barium esophagogram]] and [[Patient|patients]] with [[constipation]] are evaluated with [[barium enema]]. Findings on [[Upper GI series|upper]] and [[lower GI series]] include:<ref name="pmid19651058">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cheung MC, Zhuge Y, Yang R, Koniaris LG |title=Disappearance of racial disparities in gastrointestinal stromal tumor outcomes |journal=J. Am. Coll. Surg. |volume=209 |issue=1 |pages=7–16 |year=2009 |pmid=19651058 |doi=10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.03.018 |url=}}</ref> | |||
**GISTs appear as an elevated and sharply demarcated filling defect. | |||
**Smooth contour of overlying [[mucosa]] unless complicated by an [[ulceration]]. | |||
**Lower GI GIST can have decreased caliber of [[colon]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Abdominal X ray is not routinely indicated in patients of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) as their findings are quite non-specific. However, they may be indicated in patients who present with severe abdominal pain indicating intestinal obstruction or perforation. On an abdominal X-ray, GIST appears as a large, soft tissue density displacing bowel loops. Depending upon the severity of the condition, signs of intestinal obstruction such as multiple air-fluid levels may be present.
Abdominal X-ray
- Abdominal X ray is not routinely indicated in patients of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) as their findings are quite non-specific. However, they may be indicated in patients who present with severe abdominal pain indicating intestinal obstruction or perforation. Findings on an abdominal X ray include:[1]
- GIST can appear as large, soft tissue density displacing bowel loops
- Dilated loops of bowel
- Air fluid level (intestinal obstruction)
- Air under diaphragm (bowel perforation)
- Other than the plain abdominal X ray, patients who develop symptoms can also be evaluated with a barium x-ray (upper and lower GI series). Patients with dysphagia are evaluated with barium esophagogram and patients with constipation are evaluated with barium enema. Findings on upper and lower GI series include:[2]
- GISTs appear as an elevated and sharply demarcated filling defect.
- Smooth contour of overlying mucosa unless complicated by an ulceration.
- Lower GI GIST can have decreased caliber of colon.
References
- ↑ Shojaku H, Futatsuya R, Seto H, Tajika S, Matsunou H (1997). "Malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the small intestine: radiologic-pathologic correlation". Radiat Med. 15 (3): 189–92. PMID 9278378.
- ↑ Cheung MC, Zhuge Y, Yang R, Koniaris LG (2009). "Disappearance of racial disparities in gastrointestinal stromal tumor outcomes". J. Am. Coll. Surg. 209 (1): 7–16. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.03.018. PMID 19651058.