Extravasation of contrast medium into the gastrointestinal tract following lymphangiography: report of two cases.
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.
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