Pelvis

Evaluate ovarian mass/cancer

Specific Anatomic Region

Pelvis

Application

Evaluate ovarian mass/cancer

Author

Fishman EK

Reference Source

Personal communication

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus-4

Injection Rate

2cc/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

110-120cc Omnipaque 350

Area Scanned

Diagphram through symphysis pubis

Scan Delay

50sec

Length of Spiral (time)

30-40sec

Slice Thickness

5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

8mm/sec or pitch of 1.6

Reconstruction Interval

5mm

3D Technique Used

N/A

Comment:

• Additional scans through the pelvis at 3-5 minutes post injection allow adequate bladder opacification
• Rectal contrast may be helpful for defining spread of tumor in the pelvis.
• We are now trying dual phase (arterial/venous) imaging for staging ovarian cancer as well as to look for recurrence.