Rectal and perirectal CT findings in patients with monkeypox virus infection.

David OlaBari DaneKrishna ShanbhoguePaul Smereka

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2023)

Nearly all patients with Mpox who presented with additional symptoms warranting a CT demonstrated proctitis. Degree of proctitis varied greatly within the cohort, with greatest thickening among patients with HIV. Physicians should have a high suspicion for proctitis in patients with suspected Mpox.

Keyphrases

image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
contrast enhanced
antiretroviral therapy
primary care
hiv positive
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
positron emission tomography
hepatitis c virus
hiv testing
hiv aids
magnetic resonance
men who have sex with men
depressive symptoms
pet ct