Abdominal manifestations of polyarteritis nodosa demonstrated with CT

Pediatr Radiol. 2010 May;40(5):766-9. doi: 10.1007/s00247-009-1466-4. Epub 2010 Feb 12.

Abstract

We report a rare case of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) presenting in childhood. The child had multiple visceral aneurysms and later developed ascending colitis and jejunitis. The diagnosis was established with multidetector CT and CT angiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / blood supply*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography, Abdominal / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*