Imaging in Gastroenterology

Polycystic Liver Disease

KEY FACTS Terminology Part of fibropolycystic liver (& kidney) disease spectrum You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Part of spectrum of congenital abnormalities resulting in variable degrees of fibrosis and cystic anomalies of liver, bile ducts, and kidneys (fibropolycystic disease) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…

Colonic Metastases and Lymphoma

KEY FACTS Imaging Multiplanar, contrast-enhanced CT is optimal imaging test Protocol advice Intravenous contrast for CT or MR Double contrast barium enema Lymphoma Bulky colonic mass; without colonic obstruction Preservation of fat planes Metastasis May mimic primary adenocarcinoma on imaging…

Appendiceal Tumors

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Familial Polyposis and Gardner Syndrome

KEY FACTS Terminology Autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by formation of innumerable colonic adenomatous polyps at young age and increased risk for colonic and extracolonic tumors Imaging Imaging tests : Double-contrast barium studies of colon and upper GI tract (may…

Rectal Carcinoma

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