Abdomino-pelvic computed tomography in the management of ovarian carcinoma

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.146.2.6849092· OSTI ID:5601215

Johnson, R J; Blackledge, G; Eddleston, B; Crowther, D

121 CT scans were obtained in 75 women with ovarian cancer, including 108 scans of the abdomen and pelvis and 13 of the pelvis alone. 70 patients had epithelial carcinoma. In 48 cases, pelvic CT was performed within 3 weeks after surgery, confirming the operative findings in all but 6. In the abdomen, CT identifid intraphepatic deposits and minimal ascites not seen at surgery; however, small peritoneal deposits not usually shown by CT were readily found at surgery. CT was superior to clinical examination, detecting unsuspected disease and delineating areas of known disease more accurately. It was also helpful in assessing suitability for repeat laparotomy. In 7 cases, CT demonstrated an operable lesion which had been thought to be inoperable. In 65 cases (59%), CT contributed additional information which was helpful in management, proving it to be an important noninvasive investigation in patients with ovarian carcinoma.

• Research Organization: Christie Hospital, Manchester, England
• OSTI ID: 5601215
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 146:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABDOMEN
BODY
BODY AREAS
CARCINOMAS
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
FEMALE GENITALS
GONADS
NEOPLASMS
ORGANS
OVARIES
PATIENTS
PELVIS
TOMOGRAPHY