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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
On abdominal X-ray, gastrointestinal stromal tumor is characterized by soft tissue density displacing bowel loops. | On abdominal X-ray, gastrointestinal stromal tumor is characterized by soft tissue density displacing bowel loops. | ||
==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: | |||
*Abnormal gas patterns | |||
*Dilated loops of bowel | |||
*Air-fluid level (intestinal obstruction) | |||
*Air under diaphragm (bowel perforation | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
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Overview
On abdominal X-ray, gastrointestinal stromal tumor is characterized by soft tissue density displacing bowel loops.
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:
- Abnormal gas patterns
- Dilated loops of bowel
- Air-fluid level (intestinal obstruction)
- Air under diaphragm (bowel perforation