Radiological demonstration of neurofibromatosis of the ileum.
A 41-year old woman with abdominal pain and evidence of mechanical obstruction of the ileum, underwent surgery. Intussusception caused by a 15 x 1.5 cm tumor was found, additional numerous minor tumors were seen in the ileum. Microscopy revealed a neurofibroma. The patient showed no other symptoms or signs of neurofibromatosis. Barium meal examination and computed tomography were used to visualize the tumors.
D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D007443:Intussusception / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D001466:Barium Sulfate