Excretory urography and computed tomography in the initial evaluation of patients with cervical cancer: are both examinations necessary

Conference · Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6132430

Goldman, S M; Fishman, E K; Rosenshein, N B; Gatewood, O M.B.; Siegelman, S S

One hundred ten patients with carcinoma of the cervix were studied to determine if both excretory urography and computed tomography are needed for routine evaluation. Computed tomography gave more information in 25 patients and the excretory urogram was more informative in 10 patients. Thirty-five hydroureters were detected by computed tomography, whereas excretory urography identified 21. It was concluded that routine use of both examinations is not indicated. Excretory urography is currently sufficient in evaluation of stage I and IIA lesions, while computed tomography obviates excretory urography in patients with advanced cervical cancer (IIB-IVB).

• Research Organization: Francis Scott Key Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
• OSTI ID: 6132430
• Report Number(s): CONF-8404183-; TRN: 85-000457
• Journal Information: Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther.; (United States), Vol. 143:5; Conference: Annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 1 Apr 1984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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