Gardner syndrome complicated with hydronephrosis. A case report.

Authors

  • Paolo Cabassa
  • Mario Morone
  • Enza Gatti
  • Mariapaola Narbone
  • Roberto Maroldi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v4i3.201

Keywords:

Gardner, desmoid tumors, computed tomography

Abstract

Gardner syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by the presence of colonic polyposis, osteomas and soft tissue tumors. We present a case of a man who was admitted for a relapse of adenocarcinoma of the rectum. CT-staging showed multiple locations of desmoid tumors and osteomas, with final diagnosis of Gardner syndrome. The follow-up CT, after surgery and chemotherapy, showed a relapse of the lesions with hydronephrosis due to ureteral compression.

Author Biographies

Paolo Cabassa

Department of Radiology, Spedali Civili of Brescia

Mario Morone

Department of Radiology, Spedali Civili of Brescia

Enza Gatti

Department of Radiology, Spedali Civili of Brescia

Mariapaola Narbone

Department of Radiology, Spedali Civili of Brescia

Roberto Maroldi

Department of Radiology, Spedali Civili of Brescia

Published

2010-03-04

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology