Stomach CT Appearances
Reactive Gastropathy (Chemical Gastritis) CT Findings
- Focal antral wall thickening
- Adjacent fat stranding
- May directly visualize ulcer(s)
- Assess for fistula formation
Other Information About Reactive Gastropathy (Chemical Gastritis)
Etiology:
- NSAID use
- Chronic bile reflux
- Chronic alcohol use
Epidemiology:
- More common in females
- Risk increases with age
Presentation:
- Epigastric pain or discomfort
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal distension
- Nausea and/or vomiting
Prognosis:
- Prognosis is good with treatment
Related Lectures:
CT Evaluation of Gastric Tumors: Pearls and Pitfalls Part 3
MDCT Evaluation of Gastric Malignancies: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 3
Gastric Causes of Acute Abdominal Pain on MDCT (Non-Malignant)