title: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance enterography findings in Crohn's disease: what does the clinician need to know from the radiologist?
abstract: The purpose of this pictorial essay was to discuss and illustrate computed tomography and magnetic resonance enterography findings in patients with Crohn's disease. These noninvasive and easily performed methods for the evaluation of Crohn's disease are useful for differentiating between active and fibrotic bowel disease, and can help to guide treatment (medical vs surgical). Although inflammatory and fibrostenotic findings of Crohn's disease may overlap, computed tomography and magnetic resonance enterography can help to identify the presence, extent, and severity of active inflammation that may respond to medical therapy, and the existence of fistulas and fibrostenosis that may benefit from surgical management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Abdominal Imaging, Dimagem diagnostico por imagem, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: calamas@ig.com.br.
authors.forename: Carolina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pesce Lamas Constantino
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Radiology, D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rosana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Souza Rodrigues
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Araujo Oliveira Neto
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Edson
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Marchiori
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Radiology, D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Antonio Luis
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Eiras Araujo
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinic and Hepatology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Renata de Mello
authors.initials: Rde M
authors.lastname: Perez
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Radiology, D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Daniella
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Braz Parente
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: Computed tomography; Crohn’s; Enterography; Fibrostenosis; Inflammation; Magnetic resonance