Contrast medium precipitation in the stomach between contiguous plain and contrast CT scans

Radiat Med. 2001 May-Jun;19(3):165-7.

Abstract

Precipitation of diluted Gastrografin (meglumine sodium amidotrizoate) occurred in the stomach during computed tomography (CT) examination in a 43-year-old man with fasting. Precipitation was not observed on the initial plain CT scan, but was demonstrated on the contrast-enhanced CT scan following the plain CT. Hyperacidity in the stomach might be promoted during CT examination and cause precipitation between scans.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Artifacts
  • Chemical Precipitation
  • Contrast Media*
  • Diatrizoate Meglumine*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stomach / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Diatrizoate Meglumine