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Title: CT of the gluteal region

Journal Article · · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

Although the buttock can be involved in many pathologic processes, most physicians pay little attention to this area of the body. Because pelvic computed tomography (CT) delineates gluteal anatomy exquisitely, pathologic processes in the buttock are now frequently seen. Inflammation, neoplasm, or trauma involving the buttock may be difficult to differentiate without clinical history. However, spread of these processes to or from the pelvis or retroperitoneum is easily documented by CT. A number of these pathologic processes and the pathways of spread of disease involving the pelvis or retroperitoneum are described in this review.

Research Organization:
Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
OSTI ID:
5933416
Journal Information:
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 144:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English