Tumors of the jejunum and ileum: a pattern-based imaging approach on CT

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2019 Jul;44(7):2337-2345. doi: 10.1007/s00261-019-01978-5.

Abstract

Since a broad spectrum of tumors can occur in the small bowels, it is not easy to make a correct differential diagnosis among small bowel tumors on CT findings. Therefore, once a mass is detected on CT, the radiologist needs to analyze the mass based on presenting patterns such as location, multiplicity, morphology, and enhancement patterns. In this article, we will illustrate various kinds of small bowel tumors based on imaging patterns at CT to facilitate making a correct diagnosis.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Jejunum and ileum; Small bowel tumors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Ileum / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Jejunum / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*