Computed tomography findings of metabolic syndrome in patients with acute colonic diverticulitis.

Mark A AndersonHamed KordbachehEvita JosephSusan E BennettFatima Cody StanfordAvinash Kambadakone

Published in: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology (2021)

CT biomarkers of metabolic syndrome are commonly encountered in patients with acute diverticulitis. Recognizing and reporting these findings can guide towards further evaluation for metabolic syndrome.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
computed tomography
insulin resistance
uric acid
positron emission tomography
dual energy
cardiovascular risk factors
magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
emergency department
type diabetes
adipose tissue
magnetic resonance
cardiovascular disease
skeletal muscle
ulcerative colitis