Imaging of abdominal complications associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Paraskevi A Vlachou; Martin E O'Malley

doi:10.1016/j.carj.2012.11.001

Imaging of abdominal complications associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Can Assoc Radiol J. 2014 Feb;65(1):35-41. doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2012.11.001. Epub 2013 Mar 28.

Authors

Paraskevi A Vlachou¹, Martin E O'Malley²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
² Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: martin.o'malley@uhn.on.ca.

PMID: 23541827
DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2012.11.001

Abstract

Complications associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are common and frequently involve the gastrointestinal tract and other abdominal organs. Imaging is often used to help to confirm or exclude a suspected complication and to facilitate management. In this article, we review the imaging findings of abdominal complications related to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Keywords: Complications; Stem cell transplantation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Contrast Media
Endoscopy, Digestive System / methods
Female
Female Urogenital Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Female Urogenital Diseases / etiology
Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
Graft vs Host Disease / diagnostic imaging*
Graft vs Host Disease / etiology
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
Humans
Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Liver Diseases / etiology
Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
Ultrasonography

Substances

Contrast Media