title: Extravasation of contrast medium into the gastrointestinal tract following lymphangiography: report of two cases.
abstract: Two cases with roentgenologic findings of extravasation of contrast medium into the stomach and colon following lymphangiography are presented. One is clinically diagnosed as primary intestinal lymphangiectasia; the other as retroperitoneal spread from uterine cancer. The significance of lymphangiography in gastrointestinal or retroperitoneal disorders is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004064:Digestive System / Q000293:injuries*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008201:Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008220:Lymphography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary