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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Features present on CT enteroclysis consistent with celiac diagnosis may include: Jejunoileal fold pattern reversal, ileal fold thickening, vascular engorgement, prominent mesenteric lymph nodes may cavitate with a fluid-fat level, submucosal fat deposition in long standing cases, and features suggestive of splenic atrophy.
CT scan
CT enteroclysis
Features present on CT enteroclysis consistent with celiac diagnosis may include:[1]
- Jejunoileal fold pattern reversal
- Thought to have the highest specificity is considered the most discriminating independent variable for the diagnosis of uncomplicated coeliac disease
- Ileal fold thickening
- Vascular engorgement
- Prominent mesenteric lymph nodes may cavitate with a fluid-fat level
- Submucosal fat deposition in long standing cases
- Other adjunctive features
- Splenic atrophy
References
- ↑ Scholz FJ, Afnan J, Behr SC (2011). "CT findings in adult celiac disease". Radiographics. 31 (4): 977–92. doi:10.1148/rg.314105215. PMID 21768234.