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Retroperitoneal varices simulating masses |
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| Authors: | Howard R Gould MD Sacha Benjamin Albert J Alter Andrew B Crummy David T Atwell |
| Institution: | (1) Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, 53792 Madison, WI, USA;(2) Departments of Radiology, St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, New York, USA;(3) Departments of Radiology, Methodist Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
| Abstract: | Retroperitoneal varices in portal hypertension may simulate the appearance of neoplastic masses or adenopathy. Contrast-enhanced CT scans clarify the diagnosis of large vascular channels. Three patients with large retroperitoneal varices demonstrated on CT had confirmation by angiography. |
| Keywords: | Portal hypertension Retroperitoneal varices CT retroperitoneum |
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