Stomach CT Appearances
Gastric Ulcer CT Findings
- Focal wall thickening
- Adjacent fat stranding
- Visualization of ulcer crater
- Can lead to perforation with extra-mucosal air
Other Information About Gastric Ulcers
Etiology:
- H. pylori
- Prolonged NSAID use
- Associated with Zollinger-Ellison
Epidemiology:
- Typically present in patients over 60
Presentation:
- Typically asymptomatic
- Abdominal pain, particularly postprandial
- Indigestion
Prognosis:
- Gastric ulcers can be treated with medication changes or new medication
Related Lectures:
CT of the Stomach: Acute Processes - Part 1
CT of the Acute Abdomen: GI Applications - Part 1
CT Evaluation of GI Bleeding - Part 1
Gastric Causes of Acute Abdominal Pain on MDCT (Non-Malignant)