Radiological diagnosis of abdominal cocoon / 中华放射学杂志
Chinese Journal of Radiology
;
(12)1999.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-680097
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the imaging characters of abdominal cocoon.Methods Six cases of abdominal cocoon proved by surgery and pathologic findings were retrospectively analyzed. Abdominal plain X-ray and CT were performed in 6 cases.The gastrointestinal barium meal series were undergone in 4 cases.The imaging findings were analyzed.Results Abdominal plain X-ray suggested intestinal obstruction in 3 of 6 cases.The gastrointestinal barium meal showed"cauliflower sign"or "concertina pattern"in all of the 4 cases;CT images revealed a conglomeration of multiple small bowel loops in all 6 cases and the intestinal loops seemed to be encapsulated in a membranelike sac.Conclusion The imaging features of gastrointestinal barium meal and CT scan could suggest the diagnose of abdominal cocoon.
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
Year:
1999
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Article
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