Visual survey of cancer dissemination: classic patterns on helical CT. Abdomen and pelvis

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2001 Nov-Dec;25(6):827-35. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200111000-00001.

Abstract

Helical CT evaluation of the abdomen and pelvis can be challenging in the cancer patient. This pictorial essay illustrates the important sites of neoplastic dissemination in the abdomen and pelvis. We will emphasize the classic CT appearance of several selected sites and indicate, where appropriate, the primary lesions usually associated with each.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Digestive System Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endocrine Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm Metastasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*