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On [[Computed tomography|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:<ref name="ChoPatel1995">{{cite journal|last1=Cho|first1=K C|last2=Patel|first2=Y D|last3=Wachsberg|first3=R H|last4=Seeff|first4=J|title=Varices in portal hypertension: evaluation with CT.|journal=RadioGraphics|volume=15|issue=3|year=1995|pages=609–622|issn=0271-5333|doi=10.1148/radiographics.15.3.7624566}}</ref> | |||
* Well-defined | |||
* Tubular | |||
* Serpentine shaped structures | |||
* Smooth appearance with homogeneous attenuation | |||
* Enhancement with [[Contrast medium|contrast material]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
On CT scan gastrointestinal varices may appear as well-defined, tubular structures that have a smooth appearance with homogeneous attenuation.
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
References
- ↑ 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.