Polyarteritis nodosa CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Haritha Machavarapu, M.B.B.S.

Overview

CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa. Findings on CT scan of GI tract suggestive of polyarteritis nodosa include bowel wall thickening, mesenteric vascular engorgement, ascites, bowel obstruction and diffuse mucosal fold thickening.

CT Scan

• CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa.
• Findings on CT scan of GI tract suggestive of polyarteritis nodosa include:
  • Bowel wall thickening
  • Mesenteric vascular engorgement
  • Ascites
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Diffuse mucosal fold thickening