Kiyoyuki Minamiguchi, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Aki Takahashi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nagaaki Marugami, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ryosuke Taiji, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Junko Takahama MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kimihiko Kichikawa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. To present an overview of systemic autoimmune diseases and vasculitis that can involve abdomen. 2. To describe imaging findings and clinical presentation those are helpful in diagnosing with illustrations.

1. The pathophysiology of abdominal involvement by autoimmune diseases and vasculitis will be discussed. 2. The imaging spectrum of the abdominal manifestations of systemic autoimmune diseases and vasculitis such as systemic lupus erythematosis, scleroderma, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, Behcet's disease, IgA vasculitis and polyarteritis nodosa will be reviewed with the clinical findings and a discussion of the differential diagnosis. 3. The imaging findings of treatment complications (drug toxicity, opportunistic Infection) will be reviewed.

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Minamiguchi, K, Takahashi, A, Marugami, N, Taiji, R, Takahama, J, Kichikawa, K, Abdominal Manifestations of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases and Vasculitis.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14017975.html