The 16-detector row CT diagnosis of small intestinal lymphoma
HU Zhong-hua1, ZHANG Bing2, ZHOU Ke-feng2, CHEN Jun-kun2
1. CT Room, Chinese No.17 YE Hospital, Maanshan Anhui 243000, China; 2. Department of Radiology,the Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, China
Abstract：Objective: To improve the accuracy rate of 16-detector row CT in diagnosing small intestinal lymphoma. Methods: The 16-detector row CT findings in 11 cases of small intestinal lymphoma proved by surgery and pathology were analyzed retrospectively. The main reconstruction techniques were multiplanar reformation(MPR) and maximum intensity projection(MIP). Results: The most frequent location of the diseases was at ileum(8/11). The main signs were bowel-wall thickening(n=7), 5 of the 7 cases showed aneurysmal sign. Four cases showed luminal polypoid mass, 6 cases were found to have mesenteric lymph nodes, 3 of the 6 cases showed “sandwich” sign. Two cases were combined with intussusception and ileus. Two cases showed other organs involved. Conclusion: The CT finds of small intestinal lymphoma were definitely characteristic, 16-detector row CT and reconstructions had important value in diagnosing small intestinal lymphoma.
2006, Vol. 17 
