Abstract
Gastrointestinal complications of chemotherapy may be serious and potentially life-threatening. Familiarity with and awareness of the potential complications associated with various chemotherapeutic agents/regimens is paramount to enable accurate and timely diagnosis. In this article we review the radiological manifestations of the most notable gastrointestinal complications associated with chemotherapeutic administration.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
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Enterocolitis, Neutropenic / chemically induced
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Enterocolitis, Neutropenic / diagnostic imaging
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / chemically induced
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / diagnostic imaging
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / chemically induced*
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / chemically induced
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / chemically induced
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Stomach Ulcer / chemically induced
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Stomach Ulcer / diagnostic imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods