Archives of the AFIP -- RadioGraphics 1995; 15: 127-146

Figure Legend | Panel A | Panel B

Figure 14: Fistula. Adenocarcinomas may erode into neighboring organs, as seen here with a fistula to the bladder. Panel A CT scan shows air within the anterior portion of the bladder (arrow). The tumor mass (*) involves the left posterior wall of the bladder and adjacent sigmoid colon. Panel B Photograph of the gross specimen resected because of direct invasion and penetration by the tumor shows the bladder wall (small arrow) and a segment of sigmoid colon (large arrow).

Return to: Role of Radiology