RADIOLOGY OF ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH

Dr. Sultan Alharbi

ESOPHAGUS ANATOMY

What are the modalities can be used in imaging the esophagus ?

A. CT scanB. MRIC. Fluoroscopy D. USE. X-rayF. Nuclear medicine

What are the modalities can be used in imaging the esophagus ?

A.CT scanB. MRIC.Fluoroscopy D. USE. X-rayF. Nuclear medicine

CT scan

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1. Esophagus2. Trachea3. Aorta4. Lung5. Pulmonary artery

Fluoroscopy

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1-esophageal vestibule (ampulla).2- B ring.3- gastroesophageal junction.4- stomach (gastric fundus).

Abnormal esophagus (masses)

STOMACH ANATOMY

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Fluoroscopy

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1. Stomach fundus2. Greater curvature3. Lesser curvature4. Antrum5. Pylorus6. Mucosal folds

Gastric ulcer

CT Scan vs MRI

CT SCAN MRI

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1-Greater curvature2-Lesser curvature3-Stomach fundus

4-Antrum5-Pylorus

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1. Stomach2. Liver3. Antrum4. Pylorus5. Spleen6. Kidney

Stomach mass

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