title: [The value of CT in the differential diagnostic evaluation of masses in the left upper abdominal quadrant (author's transl)].
abstract: Analysis of criteria used in the evaluation of left upper abdominal masses seen on CT. A very critical approach is recommended concerning the diagnostic reliability of density measurements and contrast-enhancement. The configuration of the mass and its relationship to the neighborhood seem to be more important aids for a reasonable differential diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Was leistet die Computertomographie für die Differentialdiagnose von Raumforderungen im Bereich des linken Oberbauches?