Abdominal complications of chemotherapy: findings at computed tomography

Abstract Modern chemotherapy may result in an array of complications that can produce computed tomography (CT) findings in the hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and urinary systems. This article describes the CT findings that may be seen in abdominal complications of contemporary chemotherapy. Knowled...

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Published in:Clinical imaging 2012-01, Vol.36 (1), p.54-60
Main Authors: Liu, Yueyi I, Jha, Priyanka, Wang, Zhen J, Yeh, Benjamin M, Poder, Liina, Westphalen, Antonio C, Coakley, Fergus V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - diagnostic imaging
Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - etiology
Chemotherapy
Complications
Humans
Lung Diseases - chemically induced
Lung Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Radiography, Abdominal - methods
Radiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Abstract Modern chemotherapy may result in an array of complications that can produce computed tomography (CT) findings in the hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and urinary systems. This article describes the CT findings that may be seen in abdominal complications of contemporary chemotherapy. Knowledge of the varying CT appearances that can be encountered may facilitate both diagnosis and management in such cases.
ISSN:0899-7071
1873-4499
DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.02.003