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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology 2022; 05(03): 171-183
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749675
Pictorial Essay

The Female Genital Tract on MDCT: A Pictorial Review of Normal Anatomy and Incidental Abnormalities

Shrea Gulati
1   Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Vinita Rathi
2   Department of Radiodiagnosis, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
,
Shuchi Bhatt
2   Department of Radiodiagnosis, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
,
Sandhya Jain
3   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
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Abstract

Purpose This article aims to review the pertinent anatomy and the incidental abnormalities involving the female genital tract on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) through a pictorial review.

Methods The review is based on critical analysis of the existing literature as well as our experience in dealing with incidental lesions involving the female genital tract.

Results The lack of awareness regarding the normal appearances of the female pelvis on MDCT can puzzle the inexperienced radiologist and create management dilemmas for the treating clinician. It is important for radiologists to recognize normal appearances of the female genital tract on MDCT to prevent misinterpretation as pathology. The identification of incidentalomas of the female genital tract on CT can further guide whether additional workup is required or not. This pictorial review familiarizes radiologists with the normal appearances of the female genital tract on MDCT and a few common incidentalomas.

Conclusion It is imperative for a clinical radiologist to be familiar with the anatomy and common incidental lesions involving the female genital tract.

Keywords

CT - pelvis - adnexa - uterus - ovary - incidental findings


Publication History

Article published online:
15 August 2022

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