Computed tomographic features of afferent loop syndrome: pictorial essay.
ALS, a rare condition, is often difficult to diagnose clinically but has a characteristic CT appearance as a U-shaped, fluid-filled tubular structure crossing the midline between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. Radiologists should be familiar with this rare entity, as awareness of its pathognomonic CT features will aid in establishing the correct diagnosis as well as in offering a tentative etiology as a guide for treatment.
Zissin
Rivka
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Osadchy-Departments of Diagnostic Imaging, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel. zisinrivka@clalit.org.il
Hertz
Marjorie
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Paran
Haim
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Osadchy
Alexandra
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Gayer
Gabriela
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D000328:Adult; D000343:Afferent Loop Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed