Radiologic findings of abdominal polyarteritis nodosa

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2000 Jun;174(6):1675-9. doi: 10.2214/ajr.174.6.1741675.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic and imaging findings of seven patients with polyarteritis nodosa involving the abdomen.

Conclusion: Vasculitis should be considered when multiple abdominal organs have abnormal radiologic findings; however, angiography is necessary to specifically diagnose polyarteritis nodosa.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / blood supply*
  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography, Abdominal