Amyloidosis of the gastric stump: radiographic and CT findings.
An unusual case of amyloid deposition in the wall of gastric pouch 15 years after surgery for peptic ulcer is presented. The radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) findings included marked thickening of the gastric wall associated with clusters of calcifications and ulcerated mucosa. These features are illustrated and the pertinent literature is briefly reviewed.
Bighi
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Department of Radiology, St. Anna Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
Trevisani
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Lupi
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Ariutti
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Cervi
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PM
Liboni
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D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed