title: Computed tomography in obstetrics and gynecology.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) has become essential in the diagnostic evaluation of the female pelvic. CT allows accurate delineation of neoplastic and inflammatory processes and provides an effective means of guiding percutaneous needle biopsy of masses and aspiration/drainage of fluid collections. In the pregnant woman, pelvimetry and excretory urography can be performed using the CT scout view with a radiation dose significantly lower than with conventional x-ray techniques. This paper covers the clinically relevant technical considerations involved in performing CT on women and follows with an overview of normal female pelvic anatomy and frequently encountered pathologic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510.
authors.forename: W N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Rosenfield
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data