Objective To define the CT imaging characteristic of menetrier disease. Methods Four patients with proved Menetrier disease were retrospectively studied by means of CT performed with the water as oral contrast, hypotonic agent and dynamic or spiral CT technique. Results All cases showed that the enlarged rugae were seen projecting into the gastric lumen, but the gastric wall was otherwise normal. CT detected all lesions and made a confirmed diagnosis before pathology biopsy. Conclusion Our primary result revealed that the CT appearance of Menetrier disease was quite characteristic, CT is a very valuable tool for the diagnosis of Menetrier disease.