title: [Radiologic diagnosis of metastases in the lesser pelvis].
abstract: Reviewing the literature and summarizing our own experience, the role of various imaging modalities concerning diagnosis of metastases to lymph nodes and organs in the pelvic cavity is discussed. Especially ultrasound, CT and lymphography are compared, the importance of fine-needle-aspiration is emphasized. Possible advantages of MRI are mentioned.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008220:Lymphography; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014516:Ureteral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Radiologische Diagnostik von Metastasen im kleinen Becken.