Gastrointestinal varices CT scan

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]

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:

• Well-defined
• Tubular
• Serpentine shaped structures
• Smooth appearance with homogeneous attenuation
• Enhancement with contrast material

Axial CT scan showing esophageal varices in a patient with portal hypertension, source: https://commons.wikimedia.org