title: [Computed tomography in primary mesenteric tumors].
abstract: The value of CT in the investigation of mesenteric tumours was studied in 21 patients. It is possible to differentiate mesenteric cysts from sarcomas, and CT provides information concerning the size, localisation, structure and extent of the tumour and the degree of infiltration. Density measurements provide evidence concerning the structure of the lesion, whether it is liquid, lipomatous, myxoid or osseous. Only rarely is it possible to make a histological diagnosis. Localised infiltration of the gut cannot be recognised, but diffuse intra- and retro-peritoneal tumour spread can be seen by CT. Ascites, intra-peritoneal and haematogenous metastases are rare from mesenteric sarcomas.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008080:Liposarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008637:Mesenchymoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008639:Mesenteric Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008643:Mesentery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Computertomographie bei primären mesenterialen Tumoren.