Dynamic computed tomography of angioedema of the small bowel induced by iodinated contrast medium: Prompted by coughing-related motion artifact

Chun Ku Chen, Hsiao Ting Chang, Chi Wen Chen, Rheun Chuan Lee*, Ming Huei Sheu, Mei Han Wu, Hsiao Ping Chou, Yen Chun Shen, Nai Chi Chiu, Cheng Yen Chang

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Abstract

Small bowel angioedema is a rare adverse effect of iodinated contrast medium. Here, we report the first case of contrast medium-induced small bowel angioedema with concurrent respiratory tract symptoms. A patient with colon cancer underwent CT scanning for preoperative staging. After injection of the contrast medium, a persistent cough developed and CT images showed that the small bowel wall was abnormally thickened. It returned to normal by the follow-up. The persistent coughing that developed right after the CT and small bowel wall thickening on the contrast-enhanced CT suggested the diagnosis of small bowel angioedema induced by the contrast medium.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)386-389
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Imaging
Volume36
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2012

Keywords

  • Computed tomography
  • Contrast medium
  • Small bowel angioedema

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