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Computed tomography in von Hippel-Lindau disease
Acta Radiologica: Diagnosis
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) identified abdominal and head abnormalities in von Hippel-Lindau disease patients. CT is the preferred noninvasive method for diagnosing and monitoring this genetic disorder in affected individuals and families.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Genetics
- Oncology
Background:
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a rare genetic disorder.
- It predisposes individuals to various tumors and cysts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing and monitoring VHL disease.
- To identify common VHL disease manifestations in affected families.
Main Methods:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans were performed on thirteen individuals from two families with VHL disease.
- Abnormal findings were systematically recorded and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Nine abdominal abnormalities were detected in four patients.
- One abnormality was identified in the head.
- CT imaging revealed key VHL disease manifestations.
Conclusions:
- Computed tomography (CT) is a highly precise and noninvasive imaging modality for VHL disease.
- CT is the method of choice for both diagnosis and follow-up of VHL disease in affected patients and asymptomatic family members.