Table 2 CT scoring system.

From: Systemic lupus erythematosus gastrointestinal involvement: a computed tomography-based assessment

Anatomical sites affected

Score (total score* = 12)

Thickness of bowel walls

≤3.0 mm, 0; 3.1–7.9 mm, 1; ≥8.0 mm, 2

  Duodenum

0/1/2

  Jejunum

0/1/2

  Ileum

0/1/2

  Colon

0/1/2

Extra-GI

  Biliary tract (gallbladder/biliary duct)

0/1

  Pancreas/pancreatic duct

0/1

  Renal pelvis/ureter

0/1

  Bladder

0/1

  1. *The total CT score is determined by adding the maximum weight (score) in each item.