Musculoskeletal

Muscle: R/O tumor

Specific Anatomic Region

Muscle

Application

R/O tumor

Author

Fishman EK

Reference Source

Radiographics 1999 Sept/Oct;19(5)1143-1160

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus 4

Injection Rate

2ml/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

120ml of Omnipaque 350

Area Scanned

From above to below area in question

Scan Delay

30-40sec

Length of Spiral (time)

20-40sec

Slice Thickness

3-5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

1-2 pitch

Reconstruction Interval

Every 3-5mm

3D Technique Used

Volume rendering in select cases

Comment: Abscesses and tumors may both have an enhancing rim. Both may also be necrotic.