Role of computed tomography in staging and management of gastrointestinal lymphoma

Twenty-six computed tomography (CT) examinations in 18patients with histologically proven gastrointestinal lymphomas are reported. Fourteen CT examinations were performed at the time of initial presentation, the others being performed during the course of the disease. CT did not help in the diagnosi...

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Published in:Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 1979-11, Vol.72 (11), p.818-822
Main Authors: Blackledge, G, Best, J K, Crowther, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Digestive System - diagnostic imaging
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - therapy
Humans
Lymphoma - diagnostic imaging
Lymphoma - therapy
Neoplasm Staging
Prognosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Twenty-six computed tomography (CT) examinations in 18patients with histologically proven gastrointestinal lymphomas are reported. Fourteen CT examinations were performed at the time of initial presentation, the others being performed during the course of the disease. CT did not help in the diagnosis of the disease but it is effective in assessing the extent and thus the stage of the disease. A normal CT scan during follow up is associated with good prognosis. CT may be of help in planning treatment, especially radiotherapy. It is an investigation easily tolerated by patients and can be used in circumstances where other investigations would be impossible.
ISSN:0141-0768
1758-1095
DOI:10.1177/014107687907201105