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CT colonography (protocol)
Computed tomographic (CT) colonography, also called CTC, virtual colonoscopy (VC) or CT pneumocolon, is a powerful minimally invasive technique for colorectal cancer screening.
Indications
screening test for colorectal carcinoma
colon evaluation after incomplete or unsuccessful optical (conv...
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Pelvic appendicitis
Published
20 Nov 2023
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CT
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Ectopic kidney
Published
20 Oct 2010
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CT
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CT kidneys, ureters and bladder (protocol)
Computed tomography of kidneys, ureters and bladder (CT KUB) is a quick non-invasive technique for diagnosis of urolithiasis. It is usually considered the initial imaging modality for suspected urolithiasis in an emergency setting 1.
NB: This article is intended to outline some general principl...
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Perineal hernia
Perineal hernias, also known as levator or pudendal hernias 2, (alternative plural: herniae) are rare pelvic hernias, occurring through a defect in the pelvic floor musculature.
Epidemiology
More common in females, with peak age of presentation between 40 and 60 years.
Pathology
Perineal he...
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Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism refers to an absence of a testis (or testes) in the scrotal sac. It may refer to an undescended testis, ectopic testis, or an atrophic or absent testis. Correct localization of the testes is essential because surgical management varies on location.
Pathology
The testes develop i...
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Prostatic leiomyoma
Prostatic leiomyomas are benign mesenchymal tumors of the prostate.
Epidemiology
Prostatic leiomyomas are very rare 1-3.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of prostatic leiomyoma is based on histology.
Clinical presentation
Prostatic leiomyomas can present with voiding difficulties or obstructive sym...
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Primary urethral cancer
Primary urethral cancer, in most cases a urethral carcinoma, is a rare urological malignancy. It can be divided into female urethral cancer and male urethral cancer.
Epidemiology
It has an incidence of 4.3 per million for males and 1.5 per million for females. It usually manifests in the 5th d...
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Splenic vein thrombosis
Published
16 Mar 2020
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Ultrasound
CT
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Nutcracker syndrome
Published
17 Dec 2018
95% complete
CT
Ultrasound
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Extensive lower limb, pelvic and inferior vena cava thrombosis
Published
09 Jan 2017
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MRI
CT
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Pelvic actinomycosis
Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare but serious infection caused by Actinomyces spp., an opportunistic gram-positive bacteria usually introduced by foreign bodies, particularly intra-uterine contraceptive devices, surgery, or trauma. It generally falls under the broader spectrum of pelvic inflammator...
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Brenner tumor of ovary with associated torsion
Published
10 Apr 2022
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CT
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CT polytrauma (approach)
Below is an approach used for the "primary survey" of a CT polytrauma/multitrauma (also called trauma CT or whole body CT), often performed at the CT console with the patient still on the CT table. It allows rapid communication of significant findings to the trauma team as well as the decision ...
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Rectus sheath hematoma
Published
06 Feb 2014
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CT
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Chalk stick fracture
Published
30 Mar 2022
92% complete
CT
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Metastatic prostate cancer
Published
23 Oct 2022
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Nuclear medicine
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Gonadal vein
The gonadal veins are paired structures that drain the gonads: ovaries in the female and the testes in the male. In males it is called the testicular vein (or internal spermatic vein) and in females it is called the ovarian vein. The gonadal veins are paired with the gonadal arteries and ascend ...
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CT hip (protocol)
The CT hip protocol serves as an examination for the evaluation of the hip joint. It is often performed as a non-contrast study. However, it can be combined with a CT arthrogram for the evaluation of chondral and/or labral tears or a femoral neck version scan.
Note: This article aims to frame a...
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Cystitis cystica
Cystitis cystica is the same condition as ureteritis cystica and is closely related to cystitis glandularis. It is a relatively common chronic reactive inflammatory disorder that occurs in the setting of chronic irritation of the bladder mucosa.
Epidemiology
Cystitis cystica is seen in various...
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