Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumours presenting as a haemoperitoneum in a patient with Type 1 neurofibromatosis: MDCT findings

Authors: KIM, S W; SHIN, H C; KIM, I Y; KANG, K-H; CHO, H-D

Source: British Journal of Radiology, Volume 82, Number 979, July 2009 , pp. e133-e136(4)

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology

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Abstract:

We report multidetector row CT images of multiple gastrointestinal tumours in a patient with Type 1 neurofibromatosis who presented with haemoperitoneum. The use of CT demonstrated multiple, variably sized, ovoid, relatively well-enhancing masses in the intramural or subserosal location of the jejunum. The largest mass that showed a haemorrhagic necrosis caused haemoperitoneum. These imaging features are unique and differ from previous imaging features that have been reported in the radiological literature.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr/25491808

Publication date: 2009-07-01