Gustavo Andres Maldonado Ramirez MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Rocio Perez Johnston MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Antonio Sosa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sergio A. Criales Vera MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Eric T. Kimura-Hayama MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

- A wide variety of granulomatous diseases can occur in the abdomen, involving multiple organs and systems. - Granulomatous diseases can be congenital, inflammatory and infectious. - This educational exhibit aims to highlight the different manifestations of granulomatous disease in the abdomen. 

1. Review spectrum of pathology characteristics of granulomatous diseases. 2. Review different organs and systems affected by granulomatous diseases including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary tract, mesentery and vascular. 3. Review pathology, clinical and imaging findings of chronic granulomatous disorders including: sarcoidosis, Crohn’s disease, xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and cholecystitis, actinomycosis and tuberculosis. 4. Understand the role of different imaging modalities and their impact on treatment decision and follow-up.  

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Maldonado Ramirez, G, Perez Johnston, R, Sosa, L, Criales Vera, S, Kimura-Hayama, E, Granulomatous Diseases in the Abdomen: A Pictorial Essay.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016361.html