POEMS syndrome CT
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
CT scan does not have a major role in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome however the three minor diagnostic criteria for POEMS syndrome (extravascular volume overload, organomegaly, and bone lesions) can be detected effectively by CT scanning. CT scan of the abdomen may show evidence of organomegaly.
CT Scan
CT scan does not have a major role in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome however the three minor diagnostic criteria for POEMS syndrome (extravascular volume overload, organomegaly, and bone lesions) can be detected effectively by CT scanning. CT scan of the abdomen may show evidence of organomegaly. Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of ascites. Findings on CT scan suggestive of ascites include:[1]
- Fluid accumulation within abdominal cavity.
- Same density as water (-10 to +10 HU): Transudate
- More density than water (>15 HU): Exudate
- Density as ~45 HU: Blood (hemoperitoneum)
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CT scan of chest showing left sided pleural effusion. - By I, Drriad, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2262905
