CT findings of plexiform neurofibromatosis involving the ileum and its mesentery.
We present a case of plexiform neurofibromatosis involving the ileum and its mesentery. Computed tomography (CT) scans showed a cluster of small soft-tissue density nodules, which represented a cross-sectional image of the enlarged peripheral nerves and wall thickening of the distal ileum. Trapped fat tissue was demonstrated between these enlarged nerves. Histopathologic studies of the resected specimen correlated well with CT findings.
Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242-1009.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008643:Mesentery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed