Contrast-enhanced abdominal CT
Abdominal imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
Authorsdi Chio Francesca MD1 , Borelli Cristina MD2 , Guglielmi Giuseppe MD1,2
Patient78 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/13470 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.13470 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |
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