Imaging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Figure 3 Axial computed tomography image of a patient following gastrointestinal and intravenous administration of iodinated contrast. Spiculated mass with central stippled calcifications and tethering of the mesentery which is characteristic of neuroendocrine tumor. The primary lesion (not shown) is usually small and most commonly found in the ileum. Vascular occlusion is a known complication and may present with features of small bowel ischemia.