title: [Diagnostic workup for incidentally found thickening of the stomach wall].
abstract: Thickened stomach wall is sometimes found incidentally in abdominal CT scans. A review of the literature supports our general perception that normal findings or benign diseases are found in the majority of the cases. Gastroscopy seems to be sufficient for making the diagnosis in most patients; and endoscopic ultrasonograhy is only indicated for those patients in whom malignant diseases or benign submucosal lesions with need for therapy are still suspected after standard upper endoscopy has been performed.
authors: Kirurgisk Afdeling A, Odense Universitetshospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark. alan.ainsworth@dadlnet.dk
authors: Alan Patrick
authors: AP
authors: Ainsworth
authors: Claus Wilki
authors: CW
authors: Fristrup
authors: Michael Bau
authors: MB
authors: Mortensen
mesh_terms: D019160:Endosonography; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed