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Abdominal pain and diarrhea in a middle-aged man

    Author: Benedetta Masci, Andrea Laghi, Damiano Caruso Rome, Italy
    Body Region: Abdomen and Pelvis

    1. Patient Presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References
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    1. Patient Presentation

    • A 51-year-old man was referred for a CT scan to investigate abdominal pain and diarrhea.
    • Laboratory test results included mildly elevated C-reactive protein and mild leukocytosis.
    • Abdominal ultrasound examination revealed a mass in the jejunal wall.
    • Contrast-enhanced abdominal CT was performed to rule out any additional pathological findings.