Computed tomography of retroperitoneal and mesenteric sarcomas: a pictorial essay.
Retroperitoneal and mesenteric sarcomas are rare tumours that often do not present until they are very large. Computed tomography (CT) is helpful for diagnosis and for planning therapy. This pictorial essay illustrates the spectrum of CT manifestations of these tumours that the authors have encountered and includes a review of the various aspects of clinical presentation and treatment.
Munk
P L
PL
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre.
Lee
M J
MJ
Poon
P Y
PY
Goddard
K J
KJ
Knowling
M A
MA
Hassell
P R
PR
D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008080:Liposarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008643:Mesentery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed