[Peritoneal carcinomatosis. Review of CT findings in 107 cases]

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 1995 Oct;87(10):707-14.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

CT findings of 107 patients with non lymphomatous malignant peritoneal disease were retrospectively evaluated. The most common malignancies encountered were ovarian neoplasms (46%), followed by gastric (14%) and colonic carcinomas (10%). In 12 cases (11%) the primary site was unknown. Peritoneal and extraperitoneal findings were evaluated. Signs most frequently observed were: peritoneal implants (82%), ascites (70%), mesenteric implants (65%) and omental involvement (52%). Appreciation of the spectrum of CT findings in peritoneal carcinomatosis is essential for an accurate evaluation of scans in patients with abdominopelvic malignancies.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma / secondary*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*