[CT and US findings of gauzeoma].
We described the CT and US findings of gauzeoma in 7 patients, in which the masses were histologically proved. In the wide range of the CT findings, whirl-like spongiform pattern and the wavy striped high density area were characteristic of gauzeomas. The typical US features of gauzeomas were a cystic mass with the distinct internal echoes and strong acoustic shadows. The internal echo were occasionally curve-linear in shape. Gauzeomas are not common disease. However, when the findings described above are seen in the patients who have previously had an abdominal surgery, gauzeomas should be suspected.
Department of Radiology, Okura National Hospital.
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Kawahara
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Honda
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Kosuda
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Tamura
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Miwa
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T
Hashimoto
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Nobusawa
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Satoh
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Ootsuki
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Gokan
D000005:Abdomen; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015503:Surgical Sponges / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography