title: Applications of computed tomography in gynecologic diseases.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) has evolved to play a significant role in the assessment of gynecologic diseases, primarily gynecologic malignancies. The cross-sectional display provides clear depiction of the female pelvic organs, viscera, and their surrounding fat planes. In the evaluation of certain pelvic malignancies, CT has become a fundamental study in the initial staging and subsequent follow-up of patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. This manuscript describes and illustrates the role of CT in evaluating a spectrum of gynecologic pathology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC 20007.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ascher
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Silverman
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed